Wedgeleaf Dock
Rumex frutescens
- Native to:
- Tristan da Cunha
Matilda Smith (en.wikipedia.org),Campderá, Francisco,Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864,Botanicheskiĭ sad (Akademi︠︡ia nauk SSSR : Leningrad, R.S.F.S.R) Fischer, F. E. L Meyer, C. A. (Charles Aloysius), 1909- n 80032575 Trautvetter, E. R,Mm L Kralik Billon,United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Kansas City District,Webber, Herbert J Bessey, Charles E. (Charles Edwin), 1845-1915 Webber, Herbert J,Batchelder, Frederick William,Middlesex Institute,McAtee, W. L. (Waldo Lee), 1883-1962,United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Kansas City District,Bailey, L. H. (Liberty Hyde), 1858-1954
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Polygonaceae
- Genus:
- Rumex
- Species:
- Rumex frutescens
- USDA Symbol:
- RUFR7
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, saline, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in coastal areas