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Rumex paucifolius

Alpine Sorrel, Few Leaved Dock
Other regional names: Fewleaved Dock +2 more
  • Fewleaved Dock
  • Meadow Dock
  • Mountain Sheep Sorrel
Also known as: Acetosa gracilescens (Rech.fil.) Á.Löve & Evenson +9 more
  • Acetosa gracilescens (Rech.fil.) Á.Löve & Evenson
  • Acetosa paucifolia (Nutt. ex S.Watson) Á.Löve
  • Acetosella gracilescens (Rech.fil.) Á.Löve
  • Acetosella paucifolia (Nutt.) Á.Löve
  • Rumex engelmannii var. geyeri Meisn.
  • Rumex geyeri (Meisn.) Trel.
  • Rumex paucifolius subsp. gracilescens (Rech.fil.) Rech.fil.
  • Rumex paucifolius subsp. paucifolius
  • Rumex paucifolius var. gracilescens Rech.fil.
  • Rumex paucifolius var. minusculus J.T.Howell
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Naturally occurring in North America, Rumex paucifolius (commonly known as Alpine Sorrel or Few-Leaved Dock) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

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