Japanese+Knotwood



__**Japanesse Knotweed**__- //Fallopia japonica// is a plant found in the Bamboo family and is an invasive species.


 * Habitat**: Grows on disturbed soil, along roadsides and riverbanks, in other moist areas, and fields. Native to parts of Asia but also gown in North America.


 * Found:** on Recreational Center trail "Lost Farm Trail" at (N 40 degrees 20.177 W 80 degrees 06.031)


 * Branches:** Bamboo shoot like, are green with red some lite red.


 * Berries:** with the leaves in the summer season white in color


 * Joints:** keeps the branches together and branches off new branches


 * Leaves**: Symmetrical, rough jagged sides, and green in color with light green veins.
 * Toxic:** Not toxic to humans


 * Food Uses:** Best when 6 to 8 inches tall, the intensely tart, tangy shoots (discard all the tough leaves)


 * Seasons:** Mid-April to early May


 * Importance:** Can be used as a medical herb as a gentle laxative. Or as a source of vitamin A, along with vitamin C.


 * Invasive species***

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 * Map where Japanese Knotweed is grown. Remember; this species is invasive.**