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Similar Rumex stenophyllus, Rumex aquaticus, Rumex arifolius, Rumex salicifolius, Rumex palustris | ||
Rumex nivalis (commonly called snow dock) is a species of flowering plant in the knotweed family. It is endemic to Europe.
The plant was first discovered by Alexander Moritzi in 1836 in the Swiss Alps. It is most plentiful at 7000 feet above sea level.
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