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Polygonaceae
Rumex

not marked as a favorite taxon *Rumex obovatus Danser. Common name: Tropical Dock. Habitat: Maritime shores, riverbanks, pond margins. Distribution: Native of South America.

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Section: Rumex.

Origin/Endemic status: South America

Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl4, FNA5, K4, WH3. Basionym: Rumex obovatus Danser 1921

Links to other floras: = Rumex obovatus - FNA5

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: OBL

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