Virginia Knotweed (Polygonum virginiana)

Family: Buckwheat Family (Polygonaceae)

Other Names: Jumpseed

Origin: Native

Historic First Bloom Seen: July 29*

GPS For Stand: N 39°04.516' W 84°24.860'

Interesting Facts: This Buckwheat species is often referred to a "Lady's Thumb" because of the "thumbprint" on the young leaves. However, Lady's Thumb is another species within the Buckwheat Family. The brown to black seeds of this plant are a favorite food of gamebirds, finches, longspurs, sparrows, and chipmunks. This species is found in moist soils throughout the preserve.

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.