Polygonum careyiCarey's Knotweed |
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Names and MythsPolygonum Latin poly many, and gonu knee, joint from the nodes careyi for its discoverer, John Carey, 1797-1880 |
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Natural history / FolkloreA rare species, found in sandy open woodlands, locally at the Cowbane Prairie. |
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DescriptionNodding spike of purple reddish or greenish flowers. Flowers small composed of 5 petal like sepals. |
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