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Rumex orbiculatus var. borealis

Rumex orbiculatus A. Gray var. borealis Rech. f.

Greater Water Dock

Polygonaceae (Buckwheat Family)

Synonym(s): Rumex britannica

USDA Symbol: RUORB

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red

Distribution

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

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	OBL		OBL		OBL	OBL		OBL	OBL	OBL

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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