Japanese knotweed stand. Naturalist standing by hedgerow colonised by Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica,syn. Reynoutria japonica) plants. This plant was introduced to Europe from Asia in the mid-19th century as an ornamental and fodder plant. It has since become an invasive species in the UK. The plant has an extensive rhizome (system that can reach a depth of 3 metres beneath the ground. Very tiny pieces of rhizome are capable of producing roots. In Europe,the plants are all female and so reproduction is asexual | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Wheeler, Dr. Keith |
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