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Fallopia dumetorum, common name Copse Bindweed is an herbacious annual plant. It grows in North America, Europe and Asia.

Description
Fallopia dumetorum are dicot vining plants that can grow up to around 3 m. The leaves are deciduous, and are blade shaped, about 2.8 x 1.5 cm in size. The plant has an alternate leaf arrangement with a simple structure. The flowers are green and white and are 3.5-7mm.The ovary position is superior with a basal placentation. There are 8 stamens and 2-6 petals on each flower. Black achenes are produced, at 2.5 x 2.5 mm in size. The fruit is shiny and smooth.

Taxonomy
The basionym was Polygonum dumetorum (L.). The plant synonyms are Bilderdykia dumetora and Fagopyrum dumetorum. The author of Fallopia dumetorum is Josef Ludwig Holub and published in 1971.

Distribution and Habitat
Fallopia dumetorum is native to East Asia and was introduced to New England. Its habitat is wetlands and can also be found in waste areas, roadsides, dunes and pond shores. The plants can also be found in central North America, in Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas.