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Rumex aquaticus L.

Scottish dock (Polygonaceae)

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Rumex aquaticus is a tall dock only found close to Loch Lomond.

Endrick Water (VC86: Stirlingshire); 2016-07-07

 Scottish dock / Rumex aquaticus: _Rumex aquaticus_ is a tall dock only found close to Loch Lomond.

The fruits of Rumex aquaticus have no tubercles on any of their 3 sides.

Endrick Water (VC86: Stirlingshire); 2016-07-07

 Scottish dock / Rumex aquaticus: The fruits of _Rumex aquaticus_ have no tubercles on any of their 3 sides.

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