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An uncommon annual weed of maintained turf surfaces, except for locations which have become worn or with a thin sward, especially in winter sports pitches. Its scientific name is Polygonum aviculare. It is a low growing spreading plant, with leaves that are narrow and hairless. The main flowering period being from June to October, with very small pinkish-white flowers.