Rumex arifolius
species of plant in the family Polygonaceae
Rumex arifolius, common name maiden sorrel or mountain dock, is a leafy perennial herb in the family Polygonaceae.
Description
Rumex arifolius can reach a height of 70–120 centimetres (28–47 in). This plant has fleshy large leaves with entire blade margins. The inconspicuous white flowers and seeds are carried on long clusters at the top of a stalk arising from the axil of leaves. The flowers are dioecious and anemophilous. They bloom from May to June.
Taxonomy
Rumex arifolius was first described by Carl Christian Gmelin in 1806.
Distribution
Maiden sorrel is native to southern Europe, and parts of northern temperate Asia.
Habitat
This species prefers pine forests and mountainous meadows at elevation of 200–700 metres (660–2,300 ft) above sea level.
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