*Rumex obtusifolius Linnaeus. Section: Rumex. Bitter Dock. Phen: Apr-Jun; Jun-Aug. Hab: Pastures, barnyards, disturbed areas. Dist: Native of Europe.
Origin/Endemic status: Europe
Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, C, F, FNA5, G, GrPl, GW2, Il, K1, K3, K4, Mi, Pa, RAB, S, S13, Tat, Tn, Va, W, WH3, WV; > Rumex obtusifolius L. ssp. obtusifolius – NE, NY
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
- Great Plains: FACW
- Midwest: FACW
- Northcentral & Northeast: FAC
Heliophily ⓘ: 7
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