Persicaria elatior

Species of flowering plant

Persicaria elatior, commonly known as tall knotweed, is a species of flowering plant native to eastern Australia.^[1] It was one of eleven species selected for the Save a Species Walk campaign in April 2016; scientists walked 300 km to raise money for collection of seeds to be prepared and stored at the Australian PlantBank at the Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan.^[2]

References

1. Wilson, K.L. "New South Wales Flora Online: Persicaria elatior". Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney, Australia.
2. Barlass, Tim (10 April 2016). "Scientists race to save 11 endangered plants in NSW". Sydney Morning Herald.