Latin name: Rumex crispus L. Pronunciation: ROO-mex KRIS-pus Common name: Curly dock Family: Polygonaceae (Buckwheat) Habitat: Abundant weed in disturbed places to 7500' although typically at lower elevations, native of Eurasia Blooming period: Most of the year Name derivations: 1) Rumex 2) crispus |
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