Rumex bucephalophorus
Horned Dock, Red Dock
Other regional names: Ruby Dock
- Ruby Dock
Also known as: Rumex bucephalophorus subsp. aegaeus Rchb.f.
- Rumex bucephalophorus subsp. aegaeus Rchb.f.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Rumex bucephalophorus (commonly known as Horned Dock or Red dock) is an annual belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Rumex genus, encompassing over 250 species globally. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe
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)
Germany, Louisiana
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms