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Bristle Dock

Rumex maritimus

Endangered

About

The Bristle Dock (Rumex maritimus) is a species in the genus Rumex. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montan

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Rumex maritimus (Bristle Dock)

Names in Other Languages

French patience maritime

German Strandampfer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bristle Dock?

The scientific name of Bristle Dock is Rumex maritimus. It belongs to the genus Rumex.

What is the conservation status of Bristle Dock?

Bristle Dock (Rumex maritimus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bristle Dock live?

Bristle Dock is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Japan, Norway, Russia, Spain.

What family does Bristle Dock belong to?

Bristle Dock (Rumex maritimus) belongs to the genus Rumex, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygonaceae.

Is Bristle Dock endangered?

Yes, Bristle Dock (Rumex maritimus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Bristle Dock belong to?

Bristle Dock (Rumex maritimus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Bristle Dock?

The closest relatives of Bristle Dock in the genus Rumex include Alpine Dock, American Golden Dock, Arctic dock, Asiatic dock, Bitter Dock.