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Curled Dock

Rumex crispus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (7 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea), and South America (7 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Rumex crispus (Curled Dock)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish labaça-crespa

French patience crépue

German Krauser Ampfer

Portuguese azeda-crespa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Curled Dock?

The scientific name of Curled Dock is Rumex crispus. It belongs to the genus Rumex.

Where does Curled Dock live?

Curled Dock is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (7 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea), and South America (7 countries).. Countries include Angola, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica.

What family does Curled Dock belong to?

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

What kingdom does Curled Dock belong to?

Curled Dock (Rumex crispus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Curled Dock?

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