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Smith, R.W.

Rumex orbiculatus

Rumex orbiculatus A. Gray

Greater Water Dock

Polygonaceae (Buckwheat Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: RUOR2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: CA , CT , IA , IL , IN , MA , ME , MI , MN , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SD , VT , WI
Canada: NB , NL , NS , PE

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2012-07-06
Research By: TWC Staff

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