Herbarium Specimen Details

Polygonum scandens
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Family Name Polygonaceae
Currently Accepted Name Polygonum scandens L. - Determined By: Whitson, Maggie (Mary),
Herbarium Name Used Polygonum scandens
Locality United States. Kentucky, Boone: Vicinity of Florence; Rest area on southbound I-71/75 just after Mt. Zion & Co. Rd. 536 exit (#178). 38° 56' 18" N 84° 37' 59" W
Description Climbing knotweed. Twining vines. Pale flowers. Achene glossy black. A few individuals seen twining on weeds behind the truck parking lot.
Habitat Florence/Union area. Rest area on southbound I-71/75 just after Mt. Zion & Co. Rd. 536 exit (#178). N 38º 56.303', W 084º 37.989'. Elevation 936 ft.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector Whitson, Maggie (Mary) 2015-0028 1/3
with Conley, Justin
Collection Date
Accession Number 31973000006077
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