Rumex orbiculatus
Greater Water Dock
Also known as: Rumex britannica var. borealis Rech.fil. +3 more
- Rumex britannica var. borealis Rech.fil.
- Rumex claytonii Campd.
- Rumex hydrolapathum var. americanum A.Gray
- Rumex hydrolapathum var. floridanus Alph.Wood
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in North America, Rumex orbiculatus (commonly known as Greater Water Dock) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Polygonaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, Newfoundland, North Dakota, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Québec, South Dakota, Wisconsin
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)
California