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Rumex confertus

Asiatic Dock, Russian Dock
Also known as: Rumex alpinus var. subcalliger Boiss. +5 more
  • Rumex alpinus var. subcalliger Boiss.
  • Rumex alpinus var. subcalligerus Boiss.
  • Rumex confertus f. grandiflorus Zapal.
  • Rumex confertus var. denudatus Zapal.
  • Rumex confertus var. roxolanicus Zapal.
  • Rumex patientia var. confertus (Willd.) Trevir.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Found natively in Temperate Asia and Europe, Rumex confertus (commonly known as Asiatic dock or Russian Dock) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, China, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Altay, Baltic States, Belarus, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, East European Russia, Hungary, Irkutsk, Italy, Kazakhstan, Krasnoyarsk, Krym, Northwest European Russia, Poland, Romania, South European Russia, Transcaucasus, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, West Siberia, Xinjiang

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alberta, Central European Russia, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Manitoba, North Dakota, North European Russia, Norway, Primorye, Sweden

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