Rumex obtusifolius

Broad-leaved Dock

Rumex obtusifolius, Broad-leaved Dock. Very tough and hardy plant of waste ground, farmyards and gardens. Thrives in compacted ground with deep tap roots. Broad lower leaves in this species.

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Dock flowering spike

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Flowers forming fruits

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Fruits forming

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Dock plant

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Plants in flower

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Photograph detail

Slide 1: Rumex obtusifolius, Broad-leaved Dock. Mature flowering spike. Redmire. July.

Slide 2: Rumex obtusifolius, Broad-leaved Dock. Mature flowering spike with fruits forming. Redmire. July.

Slide 3: Rumex obtusifolius, Broad-leaved Dock. Mature flowers with fruits forming. Redmire. July.

Slide 4: Rumex obtusifolius, Broad-leaved Dock. Plant growing on compacted ground. Redmire. July.

Slide 4: Rumex obtusifolius, Broad-leaved Dock. Plants growing on compacted ground with mature flowers. Redmire. July.