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Rumex aquaticus

Rumex aquaticus is commonly known as the Western Dock. It is a flowering dicot in the knotweed family found in aquatic environments.

Identification: The Rumex aquaticus can be identified by its upright, reddish stout, large leaves shaped like hearts around the base and smaller leaves around the stalk. When flowering, Rumex aquaticus can be identified by its red, pink, and green 3 sepal flowers surrounding the stalk.

Habitat: The Rumex aquaticus is native to temperate Eurasia. It is considered a waterside plant due to it needing nutrient rich, watery soil to grow. Examples of where this plant may grow include lakeside, sides of streams and rivers, or any other environment with a lot of water.