Rumex obtusifolius
Bitter Dock, Broad Leaved Dock
Other regional names: Broadleaf Dock
- Broadleaf Dock
Also known as: Acetosa oblongifolia (L.) A. & D.Léve +3 more
- Acetosa oblongifolia (L.) A. & D.Léve
- Rumex acutus All.
- Rumex obtusifolius subsp. transiens (Simonkai) Kubat
- Rumex sanguineus Poir.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Rumex obtusifolius (commonly known as Bitter Dock or Broad-Leaved Dock) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Polygonaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baleares, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Krasnoyarsk, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Netherlands, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, West Siberia, Yugoslavia
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)
Alabama, Alaska, Aleutian Is., Altay, Amsterdam-St.Paul Is., Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Arizona, Arkansas, Azores, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, British Columbia, California, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Cape Verde, Chile Central, Chile South, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Colombia, Colorado, Connecticut, Costa Rica, Cuba, Delaware, District of Columbia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Falkland Is., Florida, Føroyar, Georgia, Guatemala, Haiti, Hawaii, Iceland, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Jamaica, Japan, Jawa, Kansas, Kentucky, Korea, Louisiana, Madeira, Magadan, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Morocco, Nebraska, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, New Zealand North, Newfoundland, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Panama, Pennsylvania, Peru, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., Sicilia, South Carolina, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tasmania, Tennessee, Texas, Tristan da Cunha, Utah, Venezuela, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms