Latin name: Polygonum lapathifolium L.
  Pronunciation: pol-IG-on-um la-path-i-FO-lee-um

  Common name: Willow smartweed
  Family: Polygonaceae (Buckwheat)
  Habitat: Moist places below 5000'
  Blooming period: June to October
  Click for Latin name derivations:  1) Polygonum
  2) lapathifolium
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