82,948 observationsNNA
broad-leaved dock
Rumex obtusifolius
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Caryophyllales βΊFamily: Polygonaceae βΊGenus: Rumex
About
Rumex obtusifolius, commonly known as bitter dock, broad-leaved dock, bluntleaf dock, dock leaf or butter dock, is a perennial weed in the family Polygonaceae. It is native to Europe but can now be found in the United States and many other countries around the world such as Australia and New Zealand.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of broad-leaved dock is Rumex obtusifolius.
- broad-leaved dock belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- broad-leaved dock belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- broad-leaved dock belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- broad-leaved dock belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
- broad-leaved dock belongs to the family Polygonaceae.
- broad-leaved dock belongs to the genus Rumex.