species 638 observations
Milkwort Knotweed
Polygonum polygaloides
Field notes
Polygonum polygaloides is a North American species of flowering plants in the buckwheat family known by the common names milkwort knotweed and polygala knotweed. It is native to much of western North America, where it can be found in many types of moist habitat. It is a variable species, usually divided into a number of subspecies.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
White-lined Sphinx, Ruby Tiger Moth, Gem Moth, Pink-barred Pseudeustrotia Moth
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Red-winged Blackbird, Wood Duck, Common Gallinule, Song Sparrow
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Tripartite Sweat Bee, Joker Miner Bee, Prunus Miner Bee, Prickly Ceratina
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Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Annual Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.