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Rumex obtusifolius

Common name(s): Bitter dock


Rumex obtusifolius
Rumex obtusifolius


Wildflower Information for Rumex obtusifolius
Common name(s) Bitter dock
Family Polygonaceae (Smartweed family)
Flowers color: green, red, brown   petals: irregular
Leaves alternate
Lifecycle perennial
Peak bloom period June
Origin introduced from Europe

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Rumex obtusifolius - leaves
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Rumex obtusifolius - plant
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