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Rumex maritimus L.

golden dock (Polygonaceae)

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Rumex maritimus is a semi-aquatic, usually inland (not maritime) dock, found on the muddy margins of pools, particularly in central and eastern England.

Lockington-Hemington (VC55: Leicestershire); 2023-09-04

 golden dock / Rumex maritimus: _Rumex maritimus_ is a semi-aquatic, usually inland (not maritime) dock, found on the muddy margins of pools, particularly in central and eastern England.

The tepals of Rumex maritimus have long, spine-like lobes along their margins, and the ripe fruits have three tubercles.

Lockington-Hemington (VC55: Leicestershire); 2023-09-04

 golden dock / Rumex maritimus: The tepals of _Rumex maritimus_ have long, spine-like lobes along their margins, and the ripe fruits have three tubercles.

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