Japanese knotweed in Oaklands Park
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The photograph on this page of Japanese knotweed in Oaklands Park by Patrick Roper as part of the Geograph project.
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Japanese knotweed in Oaklands Park
Image: © Patrick Roper Taken: 4 May 2009
Rising shoots of Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) showing how all other plants (such as the bluebell and buttercups in the foreground) are unable to survive in the deep shade of the canopy. This alien plant is becoming an increasing problem all over Britain. Oaklands Park is part of the Pestalozzi International Village and this small patch of knotweed can be easily controlled.
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Image Location
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