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Knotweed

Rumex pratensis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Australia, Canada, Japan, Norway, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Caryophyllales (อันดับคาร์เนชัน)
Family
Polygonaceae
Genus
Rumex
Species
Rumex pratensis (Knotweed)

Names in Other Languages

German Wiesen-Ampfer

Similar Species in Rumex

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American Golden Dock
Rumex fueginus
Not Evaluated
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Bristle Dock
Rumex maritimus
Endangered
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French Sorrel
Rumex scutatus
Not Evaluated
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Garden sorrel
Rumex acetosa
Least Concern
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Garden sorrel
Rumex thyrsiflorus
Least Concern
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Golden Dock
Rumex persicarioides
Not Evaluated
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Shore Dock
Rumex rupestris
Vulnerable
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Alpine Dock
Rumex alpinus
Not Evaluated
View all species in Rumex →

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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Knotweed?
The scientific name of Knotweed is Rumex pratensis. It belongs to the genus Rumex.
Where does Knotweed live?
Knotweed is found in Distributed across Australia, Canada, Japan, Norway, and United States.. Countries include Australia, Canada, Japan, Norway, United States.
What family does Knotweed belong to?
Knotweed (Rumex pratensis) belongs to the genus Rumex, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygonaceae.
What kingdom does Knotweed belong to?
Knotweed (Rumex pratensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Knotweed?
The closest relatives of Knotweed in the genus Rumex include American Golden Dock, Bristle Dock, French Sorrel, Garden sorrel, Garden sorrel.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Rumex — 20 Species

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American Golden Dock
Rumex fueginus
NE 🐾
Bristle Dock
Rumex maritimus
EN 🐾
French Sorrel
Rumex scutatus
NE 🐾
Garden sorrel
Rumex acetosa
LC 🐾
Garden sorrel
Rumex thyrsiflorus
LC 🐾
Golden Dock
Rumex persicarioides
NE 🐾
Shore Dock
Rumex rupestris
VU 🐾
grass-leaved sorrel
Rumex graminifolius
NE
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Knotweed
Rumex pratensis
NE
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Large-Tuberculed Dock
Rumex pallidus
NE 🐾
Common Sheep Sorrel
Rumex acetosella
NE 🐾
marsh dock
Rumex palustris
LC 🐾
Garden Patience
Rumex patientia
NE 🐾
Mexican Dock
Rumex triangulivalvis
NE 🐾
Narrowleaf dock
Rumex stenophyllus
NE 🐾
Willow-leaved Dock
Rumex salicifolius
NE 🐾
Dock
Rumex confusus
NE 🐾
Greek dock
Rumex cristatus
NE 🐾
Red dock
Rumex bucephalophorus
NE 🐾
Alpine Dock
Rumex alpinus
NE
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