Polygonum bellardii, the narrowleaf knotweed, is a species of annual herb in the family Polygonaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves. They are native to Southern Europe, West Asia and North Africa.[1] Individuals can grow to 0.49 m.[2][3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Polygonaceae |
| Genus: | Polygonum |
| Species: | P. bellardii
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| Polygonum bellardii All.
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Polygonum nudum | |
Sources
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References
edit- ^ "Polygonum bellardii All". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
- ^ "Polygonum bellardii All. - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
- ^ Mifsud, Stephen (2002-08-23). "Polygonum bellardii (Narrow-leaved Knotgrass) : MaltaWildPlants.com - the online Flora of the Maltese Islands". www.maltawildplants.com. Retrieved 2022-03-07.