Redvein dock vs smooth dock

Rumex sanguineus compared with Rumex altissimus

Key Differences

• Redvein dock is Critically Endangered while smooth dock is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Redvein dock	smooth dock
Kingdom same	Plantae (พืช)	Plantae (พืช)
Phylum same	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class same	Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)	Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order same	Caryophyllales (อันดับคาร์เนชัน)	Caryophyllales (อันดับคาร์เนชัน)
Family same	Polygonaceae	Polygonaceae
Genus same	Rumex	Rumex
Species	Rumex sanguineus	Rumex altissimus

Evolutionary Relationship

Redvein dock and smooth dock share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Rumex.

Conservation Status

Redvein dock

CR — Critically Endangered

smooth dock

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Redvein dock	smooth dock
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Redvein dock

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

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

smooth dock

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada).

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇸🇪 Sweden