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Rumex hydrolapathum Huds.

water dock (Polygonaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadModerate tendencySE
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Rumex hydrolapathum grows in the muddy margins of rivers, canals and lakes.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-06-25

 water dock / Rumex hydrolapathum: _Rumex hydrolapathum_ grows in the muddy margins of rivers, canals and lakes.

Infructescence

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-06-25

 water dock / Rumex hydrolapathum: Infructescence

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