Fallopia baldschuanica

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Fallopia baldschuanica (syn. Polygonum baldschuanicum) is an Asian species of flowering plant in the knotweed family known by several common names, including Russian-vine, Bukhara fleeceflower, Chinese fleecevine, mile-a-minute and silver lace vine. It is native to the southern Asia west of the Himalayas and is growing wild in parts of Europe, Africa, and the United States as an introduced species. Fallopia baldschuanica is grown as an ornamental plant for its flower-laced vines. The white flowers are decorative and provide nectar and pollen for the honey bee. As it is fast-growing, it is used as cover for unsightly fences and other garden structures. It can become invasive, however. The specific name baldschuanica 'from Baldzhuan' refers to the area of the city of Baldzhuan, in Tadjikistan.

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