Weedscan Weed Profiles

WeedScan is a free community weed identification, alert, recording and communication system that supports cooperative weeds action Australia-wide. The weed profiles are being improved, please send feedback to weeds@invasives.com.au

View the Project on GitHub Centre-for-Invasive-Species-Solutions/demo_json_api

Polygonaceae

Polygonum arenastrum

Common Names: Sand wireweed.

Plant Form: Sprawling mat-forming herb. Size: Up to 30 cm tall, mats up to 1.5 m diameter. Stem: Partially sheathed in red and white leaf sheaths Leaves: Thick, elliptical with indistinct veins

Small thick leaves
Flowers are small
Forms a flat mat