Characteristics
From 12 in to 1.5 ft tall. Leathery leaves, basal on the stem. Inflorescence densely packed with small white to pinkish flowers.
Area
Meadows on edge of lagoons or marshes. Boggy stream banks.
Uses
Edible roots and seeds.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Polygonum bistortoides (Western knotweed, American bistort, western bistort, smokeweed or mountain meadow knotweed)
Characteristics
From 12 in to 1.5 ft tall. Leathery leaves, basal on the stem. Inflorescence densely packed with small white to pinkish flowers.
Area
Meadows on edge of lagoons or marshes. Boggy stream banks.
Uses
Edible roots and seeds.
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