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Polygonaceae

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Node. Knöterichgewächse. Polygonaceae. The Polygonaceae comprise about 1200 species[3] distributed into about 50 genera. The largest genera are Eriogonum (240 species), Rumex (200 species), Coccoloba (120 species), Persicaria (100 species) and Calligonum (80 species).[4][5] The family is present worldwide, but is most diverse in the North Temperate Zone. Polygonaceae contain some of the worst weeds, including species of Persicaria, Emex, Rumex, and Polygonum, such as Japanese knotweed.[3] Taxonomy[edit] Description[edit] Polygonaceae. Polygonaceae. [edit] Familia: Polygonaceae Subfamiliae: Eriogonoideae – Polygonoideae Genera: Polygonella Name[edit] Polygonaceae Juss., 1789, nom. cons.

Polygonaceae

Synonyms[edit] Calligonaceae Chalk. in Dokl.