Rumex obovatus
Obovate Leaved Dock, Tropical Dock
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Rumex obovatus (commonly known as Obovate-Leaved Dock or Tropical dock) is an annual or biennial within the Polygonaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Paraguay
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)
Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, Florida, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Louisiana, Mauritius, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden