Kansas Smartweed
by Janette Boyd
Title
Kansas Smartweed
Artist
Janette Boyd
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
Photo of purple/pink smartweed was taken near Chase, Kansas.
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More than two dozen species of smartweeds are found in the Midwest, many of them quite commonly. Both annual and perennial species thrive in wet or moist soils and in early-successional plant communities. Annual smartweeds are prolific seed producers and are consumed by a wide variety of birds and other wildlife.
The genus name Polygonum means "many knees," a reference to the abundant, swollen nodes where the leaf meets the stem. Leaves are simple, alternate and parallel-veined; most are lanceolate. Flower clusters are white or pink, and at maturity the plant yields large numbers of seeds. In the fall, the stems are easily recognized by their angular joints and reddish color.
Bloom period is May to November.
Bobwhites, like many other birds, may consume large quantities of smartweed seeds. In addition, smartweed communities may be used as brood-rearing habitat.
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October 2nd, 2014
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Lianne Schneider
I've never heard of "smartweed" but whoever called this beauty a weed didn't know what they were talking about. This is so lovely. F/L T
Randy Rosenberger
As administrator of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group, it is with pride and honor that I choose to feature this beautiful piece of your artwork on our homepage! Works of this stature and beauty are very deserving of special recognition, which you are receiving within our family of friends and fine artists in the WFS group. Congratulations on your feature on our homepage. You are very deserving of this honor. Liked Forever, Elvis Randy B. Rosenberger
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