Polygonum perfoliatum

Scientific Name: Polygonum perfoliatum
Common Name: mile-a-minute weed

Triangular leaves, sharply barbed stems, and blue berries help identify mile-a-minute weed.
Photographer: LiChieh Pan

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A non-native, fast-growing invasive vine in the U.S.