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Polygonella americana
Synonym(s):
Gonopyrum americanum
Common Name(s):
Southern jointweed
Family Name(s):
Polygonaceae
Plant Form:
Herb
Flower Color:
White
Flower Arrangement:
Raceme
Leaf Type:
Simple
Leaf Arrangement:
Alternate
Monocot/Dicot:
Dicot
Notes:
The flowers of this plant have no petals, but do have 5 white sepals. Three of the sepals are turned up and two sepals turn downward.
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