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Fallopia japonica  (Houtt.) Ronse Decr.
Japanese knotweed
Fallopia japonica is a perennial herb that is not native to California.
Cal-IPC rating: moderate
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Genus: Fallopia
Family: Polygonaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Wetlands: Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF

Alternate Names:
JEFPolygonum cuspidatum
JEFReynoutria japonica
JEFTiniaria japonica
PLANTSPolygonum cuspidatum
POWOReynoutria japonica
Information about  Fallopia japonica from other sources

USFS Fire Effects Information System: Three Asian Knotweeds

The Spruce landscaping journal: Overview of Control Methods.

USDA Species Profile: Japanese Knotweed Resources

[www.invasive.org] Background, Distribution & Habitat, Ecological Threat: Background Japanese knotweed was probably introduced into the United States in the late 1800s. First used as an ornamental plant, it has also been planted for erosion control and landscape screening. It is designated a noxious weed in the state of Washington. Distribution and Habitat Japanese knotweed occurs across the U.S. and has been reported to be invasive in natural areas throughout the northeast into Georgia and west to Missouri, with additional infestations in Oregon and Washington. It can tolerate a wide variety of challenging conditions, including deep shade, high salinity, high heat, and drought. Knotweed is commonly found near water sources, such as along streams and rivers, and in a variety of low-lying areas like ditches, waste places, utility rights-of-way and around old home sites. Ecological Threat It spreads quickly to form dense thickets and pushes out native plant species. Knotweed poses a significant threat to riparian areas where it can survive flooding events and rapidly colonize scoured shores and islands. Once established, populations are extremely persistent. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)

[Wikipedia] Japan, China, Korea native: Reynoutria japonica, synonyms Fallopia japonica and Polygonum cuspidatum, is a species of herbaceous perennial plant in the knotweed and buckwheat family Polygonaceae.[1][2] Common names include Japanese knotweed[2] and Asian knotweed.[3] It is native to East Asia in Japan, China and Korea. In North America and Europe, the species has successfully established itself in numerous habitats, and is classified as a pest and invasive species in several countries.[2][4][5][6] (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


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