tribe
Docks, Sorrels and Rhubarbs
Rumiceae
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Top native docks, sorrels and rhubarbs All
Native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.
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Western Dock
Rumex occidentalis
caterpillars
37
hosts
3
food
20
flowers
1
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Willow Dock
Rumex salicifolius
caterpillars
37
hosts
3
food
19
flowers
1
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Golden Dock
Rumex fueginus
caterpillars
36
hosts
3
food
20
flowers
1
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Golden Dock
Rumex maritimus
caterpillars
35
hosts
3
food
25
flowers
2
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White Willow Dock
Rumex triangulivalvis
caterpillars
35
hosts
2
food
14
flowers
2
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Tall Dock
Rumex altissimus
caterpillars
33
hosts
3
food
19
flowers
2
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Greater Water Dock
Rumex britannica
caterpillars
33
hosts
3
food
19
flowers
1
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Swamp Dock
Rumex verticillatus
caterpillars
30
hosts
3
food
20
flowers
1
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Canaigre Dock
Rumex hymenosepalus
caterpillars
29
hosts
2
food
18
flowers
1
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Winged Dock
Rumex venosus
caterpillars
28
hosts
2
food
14
flowers
1
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Hastate-leaved Dock
Rumex hastatulus
caterpillars
25
hosts
2
food
18
flowers
1
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Alpine Sheep Sorrel
Rumex paucifolius
caterpillars
25
hosts
2
food
13
flowers
1
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Seabeach Dock
Rumex pallidus
caterpillars
25
hosts
1
food
16
flowers
1
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Pacific Willow Dock
Rumex transitorius
caterpillars
22
hosts
2
food
13
flowers
1
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Thickleaf Willow Dock
Rumex crassus
caterpillars
20
hosts
2
food
12
flowers
1