familyPolygonaceae
subfamilyPolygonaceae subfam. Polygonoideae
genusPolygonum
sectionPolygonum sect. Polygonum
speciesPolygonum oxyspermum
subspeciesPolygonum oxyspermum subsp. raii
Difference between revisions of "Polygonum oxyspermum subsp. raii"
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 68: 188. 1963.
Common names: Ray’s knotweed renouée de Ray
Introduced
Basionym: Polygonum raii Babington Trans. Linn. Soc. London 17: 458. 1836
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Latest revision as of 23:08, 5 November 2020
Leaves: ocrea not prominently veined, 7–10 mm, distal part disintegrating, nearly completely deciduous; blade bluish green, elliptic, 3.5–5 times as long as wide. Flowers: perianth (3.5–)4–5 mm; tepals overlapping, green with white or pink margins, obovate, apex flat, flared. Achenes with apex exserted 0.5–1.3(–1.8) mm from perianth, (3.5–)4–5 mm, 1.3–1.6 times as long as wide, ± smooth or finely striate-tubercled. 2n = 40.
Phenology: Flowering Jul–Oct.
Habitat: Coastal beaches, dunes, and shores
Elevation: 0-10 m
Distribution
Introduced; St. Pierre and Miquelon, N.B., Nfld. and Labr. (Nfld.), N.S., P.E.I., Que., Maine, Europe.
Discussion
Some sources consider subsp. raii to be native in North America.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.