Alpine Smartweed

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Koenigia alpina

Alpine Smartweed, a reference photo
Photo: Meneerke bloem · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Koenigia alpina (synonym Aconogonon alpinum), commonly known as alpine knotweed, is similar to Koenigia alaskana, but differs in leaf size and achene characteristics. It is native to Europe and temperate Asia.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Alpine Smartweed being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Family
Polygonaceae
Species
Koenigia alpina

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