Status: Exotic
Synonyms:
None
Rumex obtusifolius is easily identified as a tall, stout Dock with long and broad leaves and valves that are irregularly toothed. It is an exotic growing in areas near standing water and sufficient moisture. Rumex pulcher is prostrate to ascending with smaller leaves, although the valves are also toothed. Rumex orthoneurus does not have toothed valves.
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Rumex obtusifolius, photo Russ Kleinman & Patrick Alexander (with help from Bill Norris), Pinos Altos Range, Little Cherry Creek Ranch Road, Aug. 30, 2009
Rumex obtusifolius, closeup of leaf, photo Russ Kleinman & Patrick Alexander (with help from Bill Norris), Pinos Altos Range, Little Cherry Creek Ranch Road, Aug. 30, 2009
Rumex obtusifolius, closeup of valves, photo Russ Kleinman & Patrick Alexander (with help from Bill Norris), Pinos Altos Range, Little Cherry Creek Ranch Road, Aug. 30, 2009
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