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Tropical dock

Rumex obovatus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (9 countries) and North America (United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)
Family
Polygonaceae
Genus
Rumex
Species
Rumex obovatus (Tropical dock)

Similar Species in Rumex

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Alpine Dock
Rumex alpinus
Not Evaluated
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American Golden Dock
Rumex fueginus
Not Evaluated
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Arctic dock
Rumex arcticus
Not Evaluated
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Asiatic dock
Rumex confertus
Not Evaluated
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Bitter Dock
Rumex obtusifolius
Not Evaluated
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bladder dock
Rumex vesicarius
Not Evaluated
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Bristle Dock
Rumex maritimus
Endangered
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British Dock
Rumex britannica
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tropical dock?
The scientific name of Tropical dock is Rumex obovatus. It belongs to the genus Rumex.
Where does Tropical dock live?
Tropical dock is found in Found across Europe (9 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Tropical dock belong to?
Tropical dock (Rumex obovatus) belongs to the genus Rumex, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygonaceae.
What kingdom does Tropical dock belong to?
Tropical dock (Rumex obovatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Tropical dock?
The closest relatives of Tropical dock in the genus Rumex include Alpine Dock, American Golden Dock, Arctic dock, Asiatic dock, Bitter Dock.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Rumex — 20 Species

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Alpine Dock
Rumex alpinus
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American Golden Dock
Rumex fueginus
NE 🐾
Arctic dock
Rumex arcticus
NE 🐾
Asiatic dock
Rumex confertus
NE 🐾
Bitter Dock
Rumex obtusifolius
NE 🐾
bladder dock
Rumex vesicarius
NE 🐾
Bristle Dock
Rumex maritimus
EN 🐾
British Dock
Rumex britannica
LC 🐾
Clustered Dock
Rumex conglomeratus
LC 🐾
Common Sheep Sorrel
Rumex acetosella
NE 🐾
Curled Dock
Rumex crispus
NE 🐾
Dock
Rumex confusus
NE 🐾
Dooryard dock
Rumex longifolius
LC 🐾
Fiddle dock
Rumex pulcher
NE 🐾
Field Dock
Rumex pseudonatronatus
NE 🐾
French Sorrel
Rumex scutatus
NE 🐾
Garden Patience
Rumex patientia
NE 🐾
Garden sorrel
Rumex thyrsiflorus
LC 🐾
Garden sorrel
Rumex acetosa
LC 🐾
Golden Dock
Rumex persicarioides
NE
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