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water dock

Rumex hydrolapathum

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Asia (Japan) and Europe (5 countries).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French patience des eaux
German Riesenampfer

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 water dock?
The scientific name of water dock is Rumex hydrolapathum. It belongs to the genus Rumex.
What is the conservation status of water dock?
water dock (Rumex hydrolapathum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does water dock live?
water dock is found in Found across Asia (Japan) and Europe (5 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Japan, Norway, Sweden.
What family does water dock belong to?
water dock (Rumex hydrolapathum) belongs to the genus Rumex, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygonaceae.
Is water dock endangered?
No, water dock (Rumex hydrolapathum) 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 hydrolapathum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of water dock?
The closest relatives of water dock in the genus Rumex include Alpine Dock, American Golden Dock, Arctic dock, Asiatic dock, Bitter Dock.

Native Range — 6 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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