Status: Exotic
Synonyms:
None
Rumex crispus subsp. crispus is a tall perennial most easily recognized by the
acute, lanceolate leaves which are narrow (at least compared to Rumex hymenosepalus) and very "crisped" or wavy along the edges.
Rumex crispus is found along streambeds and in moist areas in canyons.
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Rumex crispus subsp. crispus, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Burro Mtns., CF Canyon, June 5, 2007
Rumex crispus subsp. crispus, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak turnoff, July 21, 2009
Rumex crispus subsp. crispus, fruiting raceme continuous except at base, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak turnoff, July 21, 2009
Rumex crispus subsp. crispus, closeup of leaf, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak turnoff, July 21, 2009
Rumex crispus subsp. crispus, 2x field macro of valves, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak turnoff, July 21, 2009
Rumex crispus subsp. crispus, 2x macro of valve, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak turnoff, July 21, 2009
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