What is another word for polygonum?
Pronunciation: [pˌɒlɪɡˈɒnəm] (IPA) 
Polygonum is a term used for a group of flowering plants that belong to the family Polygonaceae. This genus includes around 130 species, popularly called knotweeds, smartweeds, or ironweeds. Some of the most commonly used synonyms for Polygonum include Persicaria, Tovara, and Aconogonon. Persicaria is a genus that comprises a wide range of plants, including the knotweeds previously known as Polygonum. Tovara is another genus that has a few plant species under the Polygonaceae family. Aconogonon, also known as Bistorta, is a small genus with only five species. These synonyms are often used interchangeably to refer to plants in the Polygonaceae family.
