Rumex occidentalis
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| Rumex occidentalis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Polygonaceae |
| Genus: | Rumex |
| Species: | R. occidentalis |
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| Rumex occidentalis S.Watson | |
Rumex occidentalis is a flowering plant species belonging to the family Polygonaceae.[1] Commonly known as western dock,[2] Rumex occidentalis can be found in parts of Western North America.
Western dock is considered a perennial plant as a result of its annual flowering and lifetime.[3] Adult plants can reach upwards of 180 cm (6ft).[1] Its leaves are partially persistent at maturity and hold a triangular, blade-like appearance with a truncate base. The stems are typically erect with pedicels no more than 3 times as long as the inner tepals. Its achenes are reddish brown and its flowers grow in whorls of 12-25.[3]
Distribution
Western dock is native to North America and can be found in Western states such as California, Nevada, and Idaho.[3] It has also been found historically in Washington state. [4] It typically flowers during the late spring and summer months. Western docks need moist environments to thrive and are typically found in marshes, bogs, wet meadows, and other shallow water habitats.[3][1]
