Polygonum bistortoides (Smartweed)

Polygonum bistortoides, commonly known as Smartweed, is a wetland plant that typically grows to a height of 30 inches. It has a reclining growth habit, with its stems often bending or sprawling along the ground. Smartweed is an herbaceous perennial that thrives in moist or wet areas, such as marshes, stream banks, and wet meadows. It produces clusters of small, pinkish-white flowers and has long, lance-shaped leaves. This plant is often found in wetland habitats across North America.