species 9,344 observations
Wood Dock
Rumex sanguineus
Field notes
Rumex sanguineus, commonly known as wood dock, bloody dock or red-veined dock, is a perennial flowering plant species in the family Polygonaceae. Rumex sanguineus is a dicot and can be observed in Europe with at least two varieties.
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31
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Small Engrailed, Civil Rustic Moth, Gem Moth, Cabbage Looper Moth
7
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Waterlily Leaf Beetle, Rhinoncus pericarpius
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
17
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Variable Duskyface Fly, Common Flower Fly, Orange-belted Leafwalker, Golden Dung Fly
5
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Habit
- Clumping
- Plant type
- Edible Herbaceous perennial Vegetable
From NC State Extension.