Family: Polygonaceae
pale dock, smooth dock, tall dock, water dock
[Rumex britannicus "Meisn., non L."]
Dan Tenaglia
from USDA Plants Website
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Rumex: the ancient Latin name for the docks or sorrels
Plants: erect, perennial, 1'- 3 1/2' tall, stout, often branched forb appearing shrubby
Leaves: found only along the stem, pale, flat margins, lance-like
Flowers: green, 6-parted, 1/4" wide, stalk jointed just above the base; inflorescence with a few branches in 4"-12" loose clusters; blooms July-Aug.
Habitat: wet; swamps
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, perennial, 1'- 3 1/2' tall, stout, often branched forb appearing shrubby
Leaves: found only along the stem, pale, flat margins, lance-like
Flowers: green, 6-parted, 1/4" wide, stalk jointed just above the base; inflorescence with a few branches in 4"-12" loose clusters; blooms July-Aug.
Habitat: wet; swamps
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 2, Wetland Indicator = FACW- USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key
from USDA Plants Website
Dan Tenaglia
Merel R. Black
