Rumex frutescens
Argentine Dock, Wedgeleaf Dock
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Rumex frutescens (commonly known as Argentine Dock or Wedgeleaf dock) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Found natively in the Antarctic botanical region, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Rumex is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ANTARCTIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Subantarctic Islands
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Tristan da Cunha
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain