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Invasive giant beauty,

Reynoutria sachalinensis (giant knotweed or Sakhalin knotweed.
The shoots are tender and edible. It was introduced to Europe and grown in many botanic gardens. It came prominently into notice about 1893, when a drought in western Europe caused a decided shortage in forage for cattle. This plant was little affected, and since its tender shoots and leaves were eaten by stock, the plant was widely grown experimentally as a forage crop. It has proved less useful than was predicted, and its deliberate cultivation has been almost entirely abandoned. It has, however, like F. japonica, proved to be an invasive weed in several areas.

Photos taken in upstate New York between Nineva and Bainbridge along Route 7. Approx. 8 feet wide and 7 feet tall.

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OldGoat43 9 July 20
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We have those everywhere, and they are lovely!

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We have had it at our cottage in Canada since at least the 60's and while it is an invasive plant it does keep the poison ivy in check.

SnowyOwl Level 8 July 20, 2021
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Interesting plant.

freeofgod Level 8 July 20, 2021
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Some of the local people call it "the bamboo plant".

OldGoat43 Level 9 July 20, 2021
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So decorative!

Spinliesel Level 9 July 20, 2021
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It’s a pretty plant. Too bad it’s so invasive.

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It is quite pretty!

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