Rumex obtusifolius Broad-leaved Dock CCC D N
This is one of the successful herbaceous wild flowers which have invaded our verges and hedgerows as they have become richer in nitrogenous fertiliser seeping from arable land. Of all the common docks Rumex obtusifolius is the most invasive putting some more infamous quick spreading aliens like Impatiens glandulifera (Indian Balsam) or Fallopia japonica (Japanese Knotweed) to shame. Whole fields have been invaded by it in our part of Cheshire so that there is less than 50% grass left for grazing animals.
Rumex obtusifolius is one of commonest British native plants. It is found on all the islands including the outer ones of St Kilda and Shetland.
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LHS: Llandulas quarry, North Wales 1st July 2008 RHS: Near Lairg, Scotland 26th June 2006
Added on January 2nd 2005, updated 23rd January 2012