Rumex palustris
Marsh Dock
Also known as: Lapathum limosum (Thuill.) P.Renault +13 more
- Lapathum limosum (Thuill.) P.Renault
- Lapathum palustre (Sm.) Friche-Joset & Montandon, 1856
- Lapathum palustre (Sm.) Gray
- Rumex laxiflorus St.-Lag.
- Rumex limosus var. palustris (Sm.) Rouy
- Rumex maritimus subsp. limosus (Thuill.) Celak.
- Rumex maritimus subsp. palustris (Sm.) Hook.fil.
- Rumex maritimus var. limosus (Thuill.) Formánek
- Rumex paluster (Sm.) A.Kern.
- Rumex palustris subsp. uliginosus (Guss.) Arcang.
- Rumex palustris var. nanus Boenn.
- Rumex palustris Weigel
- Rumex uliginosus Guss.
- Steinmannia flavovirens Opiz
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Rumex palustris (commonly known as Marsh Dock) is an annual or biennial belonging to the Polygonaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baltic States, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Poland, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, 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)
California, Canary Is., Ireland, Madeira, Mexico Northwest, New Jersey