Knotweed spineflower facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Knotweed spineflower
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Order:	Caryophyllales
Family:	Polygonaceae
Genus:	Chorizanthe
Species:	C. polygonoides
Binomial name
Chorizanthe polygonoides Torr. & A.Gray
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The Chorizanthe polygonoides is a tiny flowering plant. It is often called the knotweed spineflower. This plant belongs to the buckwheat family. You can find it growing naturally in California and Baja California. It lives in many different types of places across these regions.

What is the Knotweed Spineflower?

The knotweed spineflower is a very small plant. It usually grows flat along the ground. Its stems are only a few centimeters long at most. This plant can be green or even reddish in color. It also feels a bit hairy if you touch it gently.

Leaves and Flowers

The leaves of the knotweed spineflower are tiny. They are usually less than one centimeter long. The flowers are even smaller! Each flower is less than two millimeters wide. Around each tiny flower, there are three special leaf-like parts called bracts. These bracts are also hairy and have pointed tips.

Where Does It Grow?

The knotweed spineflower loves to grow in many different places. It is found all over California and Baja California. This plant is very adaptable. It can grow in various habitats, from dry areas to places with more moisture.

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