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Polygonum austiniae, common name Mrs. Austin's knotweed, is a plant species in the buckwheat family. It is native to western Canada and the western United States, from Alberta and British Columbia south as far as California, Nevada, and Wyoming. Polygonum austiniae is an branching herb up to 20 cm (7. 9 in) tall.

Plant type

Annual herb

Size

2 - 8 in Tall

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 20 likely

Confirmed Likely

Guenée's Carpet Moth

Ceratodalia gueneata

White Triangle Tortrix

Clepsis persicana

Morning-glory Plume Moth

Emmelina monodactyla

Tessellate Dart

Euxoa tessellata