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Broad-leaved Dock - Rumex obtusifolius var. obtusifolius

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Broad-leaved Dock Broad-leaved Dock - Rumex obtusifolius var. obtusifolius dylan Sir John's Lane 19 Dec 2020, 4:58 p.m. 8 Nov 2020, 4:18 p.m.
Broad-leaved Dock Broad-leaved Dock - Rumex obtusifolius var. obtusifolius dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 11 Apr 2021, 11:25 a.m. 24 Mar 2021, 4:08 p.m.
Broad-leaved Dock Broad-leaved Dock - Rumex obtusifolius var. obtusifolius dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 11 Apr 2021, 11:25 a.m. 24 Mar 2021, 4:08 p.m.
Broad-leaved Dock Broad-leaved Dock - Rumex obtusifolius var. obtusifolius dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 11 Apr 2021, 11:25 a.m. 24 Mar 2021, 4:08 p.m.
Broad-leaved Dock Broad-leaved Dock - Rumex obtusifolius var. obtusifolius dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 24 Jun 2021, 1:27 p.m. 23 Jun 2021, 5:51 p.m.
Broad-leaved Dock Broad-leaved Dock - Rumex obtusifolius var. obtusifolius dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 24 Jun 2021, 1:29 p.m. 23 Jun 2021, 5:51 p.m.

Species Description

Common and widespread throughout the UK. Previously classed as a subspecies but now changed to varietal status.

Stace 4:

Var. obtusifolius has large tepals with strong teeth and 1 tubercle.

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