Japanese Knotweed: An Invasive Plant with Devastating Impacts
Taxonomy and Origin Japanese knotweed, also known as Japanese bamboo, is a perennial plant belonging to the buckwheat family, Polygonaceae. It is scientifically classified as Fallopia japonica, previously known as Reynoutria japonica. Native Habitat and Origin Japanese knotweed is native to East Asia, particularly Japan, Korea, and China. It was introduced to Europe and North … Read more