Persicaria lapathifolia

Persicaria lapathifolia dock-leaf smartweed

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneously Synonyms:   Polygonum lapathifolium

Considered native by some botanical authorities, and a European weed by others.

Grows in waste grounds, open woods, clearings & roadsides.

Mostly found in west and east parts of the state.

Wetland codes
EMP: FACW
NCNE: FACW



Flowers June to September.

S-rank:  No rank
G-rank:  G5 (Secure)