Polygonum humifusum facts for kids

Polygonum humifusum is a type of plant that belongs to the buckwheat family. You can find it growing in cool, northern parts of Asia and North America.

About This Plant

Polygonum humifusum is a small plant that branches out. Its stems can stand upright or lie down, growing up to about 30 centimeters (or 1 foot) tall.

What Does It Look Like?

This plant has small flowers that can be green, pink, or white. They usually grow in small groups of 2 to 5 flowers together.

Where Does It Grow?

You can find Polygonum humifusum in very cold areas, like the Arctic and subarctic regions. In Asia, it grows in eastern Russia, Mongolia, and northeastern China. In North America, it lives in Alaska and parts of Canada, including Yukon, the Northwest Territory, Nunavut, British Columbia, and northern Ontario. It likes to grow in open fields and along riverbanks, usually in places that are not very high up, less than 400 meters (about 1300 feet) above sea level.