Japanese knotweed is a pernicious weed and should be avoided at all costs.
Tom Heutte has written: 'Japanese knotweed' -- subject(s): Control, Invasine plants, Japanese knotweed
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"Japanese Knotweed is an invasive and destructive weed that can be found in neglected areas and roadsides. It should not be watered, but should be treated and removed."
Japanese Knotweed is known variously as Fallopia japonica, Polygonum cuspidatum and Reynoutria japonica.I do not have enough botanical knowledge to say which is the correct name.
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The Japanese Knotweed is known as the following names; fleeceflower, Himalayan Fleece vine, monkeyweed, monkey fungus, Hancock's curse, elephant ears, pea shooters, donkey rhubarb, sally rhubarb, Japanese Bamboo, American bamboo, and Mexican bamboo.
No it is not it is a source of anti oxidents and is used in Japan as food!
Japanese Knotweed shoots have a taste that is very similar to rhubarb. The rind on the shoots can be used to make marmalade. Stems can be used in soups alongside other vegetables, but it is suggested that it be used sparingly, as the taste is quite strong. Shoots can also be hollowed, stuffed and cooked.
large leaves to strangle and kill other plants and think roots for water and nutrience consumption.
Yes, knotweed is an entirely introduced species.
The plant, Japanese Knotweed, is a good example of an invasive species the UK, but ragwort isn't because it is a native plant there.