Rumex densiflorus

(Alpine Dock)

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Rumex densiflorus, Eisenhower Tunnel, Summit Co. 8661

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Rumex densiflorus, Miner’s Creek, Frisco, Summit Co. 5834

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Rumex densiflorus, Miner’s Creek, Frisco, Summit Co. 5840

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Rumex densiflorus, Miner’s Creek, Frisco, Summit Co. 0179

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Rumex densiflorus, Boreas Pass, Summit Co. 2851

Scientific Name Rumex densiflorus USDA PLANTS Symbol RUDE2
Common Name Alpine Dock ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. 20953
Family Polygonaceae (Buckwheat) SEINet
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Description Life zones and habitat: Montane to alpine (5800 to 12000 ft); moist meadows, along streams, sunny areas.
Plant: Conspicuous, coarse-looking, tall perennial, 20 to 40 inches high.
Leaves: Very large basal and stem leaves, alternate, oblong or oblong-lanceolate leaves, 12 to 20 inches long and 4 to 6 inches wide; deeply veined and flat.
Inflorescence: Long vertical spike-like panicles with many clusters of 10 to 25 flowers arranged in whorls, greenish-white/red turning rose-red later and maturing into reddish-brown seed heads; inner tepals broadly ovate to almost deltoid, margins entire or minutely toothed, no tubercules.
Bloom Period: March to October.
References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and SEINet.
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Colorado Status:
Native

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