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Pyle, Lynn

Rumex aquaticus

Rumex aquaticus L.

Western Dock

Polygonaceae (Buckwheat Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: RUAQ

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N), SPM (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red

Distribution

USA: AK , AZ , CA , CO , IA , ID , MA , ME , MI , MN , MT , ND , NJ , NM , NV , OR , SD , TX , UT , VT , WA , WY
Canada: NS

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View propagation protocol from Native Plants Network.

Additional resources

USDA: Find Rumex aquaticus in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Rumex aquaticus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Rumex aquaticus

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-03-21
Research By: TWC Staff

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