Project Noah is a tool to explore and document wildlife and a platform to harness the power of citizen scientists everywhere.
Project Noah is a tool to explore and document wildlife and a platform to harness the power of citizen scientists everywhere.
Fallopia japonica
Flowering plant, one- to two feet high, covering an extensive area of the ground. Small white flowers began blooming around the middle of September. "In the U.S. and Europe, Japanese knotweed is widely considered an invasive species or weed. It is listed by the World Conservation Union as one of the world's 100 worst invasive species." Source Credit: Wikipedia
The margin of a deciduous forest at the Boswell Ave. entrance of the "Wildlife Sanctuary," one of seven small parks owned and maintained by the Community Association of Hollin Hills, Fairfax County, Virginia USA. Related Resource: http://waltersanford.blogspot.com/2010/1...
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Thanks for the species ID, Amanda -- you nailed it! I see it's been nearly a year since you last submitted a spotting. I hope you are able to participate in Project Noah more actively -- it's clear you can contribute much to the community.
Lat: 38.75, Long: -77.08
Spotted on Sep 22, 2011
Submitted on Sep 27, 2011
