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Rumex arifolius

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Polygonaceae

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Species

Order
  
Caryophyllales

Genus
  
Rumex

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Rumex arifolius


Rumex arifolius, common name maiden sorrel or mountain dock, is a leafy perennial herb in the family Polygonaceae.

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Description

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Rumex arifolius can reach a height of 70–120 centimetres (28–47 in). This plant has fleshy large leaves with entire blade margins. The inconspicuous white flowers and seeds are carried on long clusters at the top of a stalk arising from the axil of leaves. The flowers are dioecious and anemophilous. They bloom from May to June.

Distribution

Maiden Sorrel is native to Southern Europe.

Habitat

This species prefers pine forests and mountainous meadows at elevation of 200–700 metres (660–2,300 ft) above sea level.

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