Contains 9 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
A few species of Rumex (R. obovatus, R. obtusifolius, R. paraguayensis, and R. pulcher) could benefit from a revision to clarify their application and distinctiveness.
Classification
Citation
RUMEX Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 333. 1753.
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TYPE: Rumex patientia Linnaeus 1753. Lectotypified by Britton & A. Brown, Ill. Fl. N. U.S., ed. 2. 1: 653. 1913.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rumex altissimus | Pale Dock, Tall Dock, Peachleaf Dock | |||
| Rumex brownii | Brown's Dock | |||
| Rumex conglomeratus | Clustered Green Dock | |||
| Rumex crispus crispus | Curly Dock | |||
| Rumex floridanus | Florida Dock | |||
| Rumex obtusifolius | Bitter Dock | |||
| Rumex pulcher | Fiddle Dock | |||
| Rumex stenophyllus | Narrowleaf Dock | |||
| Rumex verticillatus | Swamp Dock |
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||