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Narrowleaf Dock - Rumex stenophyllus

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Non-native Species

Global Rank: GNR
State Rank: SNA
C-value: 1


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General Description
Glabrous perennial. Stems erect, branched, 25–80 cm. Leaf blades lanceolate, 5–25 cm long. Inflorescence a narrow, leafy-bracted panicle with erect, branches and flowers in whorls of 20 to 25. Flowers perfect; outer tepals 1–2 mm long. Fruit 3–5 mm long; inner tepals ovate-deltoid with a callosity on each and denticulate margins. Achene reddish brown, 2–3 mm long (Lesica et al. 2012. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. BRIT Press. Fort Worth, TX).

Species Range
Montana Range Range Descriptions

Non-native
 


Range Comments
Introduced throughout most of northern U.S. and southern Canada; native to Eurasia (Lesica et al. 2012. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. BRIT Press. Fort Worth, TX).

Observations in Montana Natural Heritage Program Database
Number of Observations: 53

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Habitat
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References
  • Literature Cited AboveLegend:   View Online Publication
    • Lesica, P., M.T. Lavin, and P.F. Stickney. 2012. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. Fort Worth, TX: BRIT Press. viii + 771 p.
  • Additional ReferencesLegend:   View Online Publication
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    • Eggers, M.J.S. 2005. Riparian vegetation of the Montana Yellowstone and cattle grazing impacts thereon. M.Sc. Thesis. Montana State University, Bozeman, MT. 125 p.
    • Lesica, P., M.T. Lavin, and P.F. Stickney. 2022. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants, Second Edition. Fort Worth, TX: BRIT Press. viii + 779 p.
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