Knotgrass
Knot Grass
| Irish name: | Glúineach bheag |
| Scientific name: | Polygonum aviculare |
| Family Group: | Polygonaceae |
Frequently seen on bare soil, neglected areas, and cultivated land. An indicator of nitrogen presence. Exhibits resilience to trampling. Blooms from July to October. An annual plant native to the region.
Identification
Small white flowers with green stripes, occasionally pink-tinged. Leaves are lanceolate to oval in shape, without hairs. It grows either upright or sprawled and has the ability to create extensive patches on exposed ground. Spreading up to 1m across.
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