Family: Polygonaceae
white dock, white willow dock, willow dock
[Rumex mexicanus var. triangulivalvis Meisn., more...]
from USDA Plants website
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Rumex: the ancient Latin name for the docks or sorrels
Plants: perennial, to 40" tall, smooth forb often with several branches; taprooted
Leaves: flat, pale green or smooth, narrowly lance-shaped
Flowers: 6-parted, stalks jointed near the base; inflorescence a 4"-12" branched cluster with small leaves near the base of the few branches
Habitat: moist
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial, to 40" tall, smooth forb often with several branches; taprooted
Leaves: flat, pale green or smooth, narrowly lance-shaped
Flowers: 6-parted, stalks jointed near the base; inflorescence a 4"-12" branched cluster with small leaves near the base of the few branches
Habitat: moist
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 1, Wetland Indicator = FAC+ USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
