Rumex aquaticus
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Polygonaceae |
| Genus: | Rumex |
| Species: | R. aquaticus
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Rumex aquaticus is a flowering plant in the knotweed family, Polygonaceae. It is native to temperate Eurasia.[1] It is commonly known as the western dock found in aquatic environments.
Identification
[edit]Rumex aquaticus can be identified by its upright, reddish stout, large leaves shaped like hearts around the base and smaller leaves around the stalk. It can grow to about 1.8 m (6 ft) tall.[2] When flowering, Rumex aquaticus can be identified by its red, pink, and green 3 sepal flowers surrounding the stalk.
Habitat
[edit]Rumex aquaticus is native to temperate Eurasia. It is considered a waterside plant due to it needing nutrient rich, watery soil to grow.[2] Examples of where this plant may grow include lakeside, sides of streams and rivers, or any other environment with access to shallow water.
Distribution
[edit]Rumex aquaticus is a hermaphrodite (both male and female) and is pollinated by wind.[2] The seeds require a moist environment for germination but cannot germinate if submerged in water.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Rumex aquaticus L." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanical Gardens Kew. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ a b c "Rumex aquaticus Red Dock, Western dock PFAF Plant Database". pfaf.org. Retrieved 2019-11-15.
External links
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Media related to Rumex aquaticus at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Rumex aquaticus at Wikispecies- "Rumex aquaticus". Plants for a Future.
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