Asiatic Dock

Rumex_confertusThis perennial is 60-130 cm tall. The long-stalked pre-root leaves with heart-shaped bases are 30 cm long and 20 cm broad. The greenish flowers are 3-5 mm long.

It is widespread and common in meadows, shores, road shoulders, settlements and dump sites. It flowers from May to August.

The plant is used in traditional medicine.

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