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Indian Knotgrass

Polygonum cognatum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (6 countries).

🇱🇻 Latvia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (thực vật)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Bộ Cẩm chướng)
Family
Polygonaceae
Genus
Polygonum
Species
Polygonum cognatum (Indian Knotgrass)

Names in Other Languages

French Renouée connue

Similar Species in Polygonum

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Caspian Knotweed
Polygonum caspicum
Critically Endangered
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Common Knotweed
Polygonum arenastrum
Not Evaluated
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Sea Knotgrass
Polygonum maritimum
Not Evaluated
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Lesser Red-knotgrass
Polygonum arenarium
Not Evaluated
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Narrowleaf knotweed
Polygonum bellardii
Not Evaluated
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Prostrate knotweed
Polygonum aviculare
Not Evaluated
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Ray's Knotgrass
Polygonum oxyspermum
Endangered
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Red-knotgrass
Polygonum patulum
Not Evaluated
View all species in Polygonum →

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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian Knotgrass?
The scientific name of Indian Knotgrass is Polygonum cognatum. It belongs to the genus Polygonum.
Where does Indian Knotgrass live?
Indian Knotgrass is found in Found across Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Latvia, Netherlands, United Kingdom.
What family does Indian Knotgrass belong to?
Indian Knotgrass (Polygonum cognatum) belongs to the genus Polygonum, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygonaceae.
What kingdom does Indian Knotgrass belong to?
Indian Knotgrass (Polygonum cognatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (thực vật).
What are the closest relatives of Indian Knotgrass?
The closest relatives of Indian Knotgrass in the genus Polygonum include Caspian Knotweed, Common Knotweed, Sea Knotgrass, Lesser Red-knotgrass, Narrowleaf knotweed.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Polygonum — 15 Species

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Caspian Knotweed
Polygonum caspicum
CR 🐾
Common Knotweed
Polygonum arenastrum
NE 🐾
Sea Knotgrass
Polygonum maritimum
NE 🐾
Lesser Red-knotgrass
Polygonum arenarium
NE 🐾
Narrowleaf knotweed
Polygonum bellardii
NE 🐾
Prostrate knotweed
Polygonum aviculare
NE 🐾
Ray's Knotgrass
Polygonum oxyspermum
EN 🐾
Red-knotgrass
Polygonum patulum
NE 🐾
Devil'S Shoestring
Polygonum erectum
NE
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Indian Knotgrass
Polygonum cognatum
NE
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Silversheath knotweed
Polygonum argyrocoleum
NE 🐾
Striate knotweed
Polygonum achoreum
NE 🐾
Common knotweed
Polygonum plebeium
NE 🐾
Bushy Knotweed
Polygonum ramosissimum
NE 🐾
Douglas' Knotweed
Polygonum douglasii
NE
View all →

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