Polygonum perfoliatum (Polygonaceae)

Species description or overview

Mile-a-minute weed (Polygonum perfolatum) NPS fact sheet
Mile-a-minute's range, description, ecological threat, distribution, habitat, biology, management options, and suggested alternatives are outlined in this NPS Plant Conservation Alliance Alien Plant Working Group fact sheet.

Taxonomy & nomenclature

ITIS nomenclature info for Polygonum perfoliatum
Nomenclatural information about Polygonum perfoliatum is provided by ITIS.

IPNI nomenclature info for Polygonum perfoliatum
Nomenclatural information about Polygonum perfoliatum is provided by The International Plant Names Index (IPNI).

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The content of this page is based on information last generated on 24 November 2008 by PT. The template for this page was created on 15 March 2004 by EMS, and was last updated on 20 February 2006 by PT.