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water dock

Rumex aquaticus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Asia (India, Japan) and Europe (4 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (tumbuhan)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)
Family
Polygonaceae
Genus
Rumex
Species
Rumex aquaticus (water dock)

Names in Other Languages

French parelle
German Wasser-Ampfer

Similar Species in Rumex

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American Golden Dock
Rumex fueginus
Not Evaluated
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Bristle Dock
Rumex maritimus
Endangered
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French Sorrel
Rumex scutatus
Not Evaluated
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Garden sorrel
Rumex acetosa
Least Concern
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Garden sorrel
Rumex thyrsiflorus
Least Concern
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Golden Dock
Rumex persicarioides
Not Evaluated
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Shore Dock
Rumex rupestris
Vulnerable
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Alpine Dock
Rumex alpinus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of water dock?
The scientific name of water dock is Rumex aquaticus. It belongs to the genus Rumex.
What is the conservation status of water dock?
water dock (Rumex aquaticus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does water dock live?
water dock is found in Found across Asia (India, Japan) and Europe (4 countries).. Countries include Denmark, Finland, India, Japan, Norway, Sweden.
What family does water dock belong to?
water dock (Rumex aquaticus) belongs to the genus Rumex, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygonaceae.
Is water dock endangered?
No, water dock (Rumex aquaticus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does water dock belong to?
water dock (Rumex aquaticus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).
What are the closest relatives of water dock?
The closest relatives of water dock in the genus Rumex include American Golden Dock, Bristle Dock, French Sorrel, Garden sorrel, Garden sorrel.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Rumex — 20 Species

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American Golden Dock
Rumex fueginus
NE 🐾
Bristle Dock
Rumex maritimus
EN 🐾
French Sorrel
Rumex scutatus
NE 🐾
Garden sorrel
Rumex acetosa
LC 🐾
Garden sorrel
Rumex thyrsiflorus
LC 🐾
Golden Dock
Rumex persicarioides
NE 🐾
Shore Dock
Rumex rupestris
VU 🐾
grass-leaved sorrel
Rumex graminifolius
NE 🐾
Knotweed
Rumex pratensis
NE 🐾
Large-Tuberculed Dock
Rumex pallidus
NE 🐾
Common Sheep Sorrel
Rumex acetosella
NE 🐾
marsh dock
Rumex palustris
LC 🐾
Garden Patience
Rumex patientia
NE 🐾
Mexican Dock
Rumex triangulivalvis
NE 🐾
Narrowleaf dock
Rumex stenophyllus
NE 🐾
Willow-leaved Dock
Rumex salicifolius
NE 🐾
Dock
Rumex confusus
NE 🐾
Greek dock
Rumex cristatus
NE 🐾
Red dock
Rumex bucephalophorus
NE 🐾
Alpine Dock
Rumex alpinus
NE
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