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Lesser-jack: complete guide for open ground
Emex spinosa (L.) Campd.
Discover the Lesser-jack, a versatile plant from the Polygonaceae family with interesting thorns. Handle with care due to spines.
PolygonaceaeBohemian knotweed: identification and management guide
Reynoutria x bohemica
Bohemian knotweed (Reynoutria x bohemica) is a highly invasive plant. Learn to identify it and apply proven long-term management strategies.
PolygonaceaeTibetan Rhubarb: complete guide
Rheum officinale
Rheum officinale is an impressive herbaceous plant from Central China with enormous leaves and distinctive red petioles. Hardy, medicinal heritage, spectacular ornamental value.
PolygonaceaeRumex lunaria: complete guide
Rumex lunaria
Canary Island sorrel - a rare, drought-tolerant perennial with distinctive foliage. Learn growing tips for this Mediterranean specialty plant.
PolygonaceaeMarsh dock: complete guide
Rumex palustris
Discover marsh dock (Rumex palustris), a versatile waterside plant native to Europe. Learn how to grow this wetland species successfully in moist gardens and natural landscapes.
PolygonaceaePatience dock: complete guide
Rumex patientia
Discover patience dock (Rumex patientia), a useful garden plant with large nutritious leaves. Learn how to grow this robust species successfully for culinary and ornamental purposes.
PolygonaceaeFiddle dock: complete guide
Rumex pulcher
Discover fiddle dock (Rumex pulcher), a decorative Mediterranean plant with distinctive leaf shapes. Learn how to grow this elegant species successfully in your garden.
PolygonaceaeGarden sorrel: complete guide
Rumex rugosus
Discover garden sorrel (Rumex rugosus), a robust vegetable plant with wrinkled leaves. Learn how to grow this sturdy sorrel successfully in your vegetable and herb gardens.
PolygonaceaeShore dock: complete guide
Rumex rupestris
Rumex rupestris, the shore dock, is a rare European coastal plant with small greenish flowers and decorative triangular seed heads. Ideal for rock gardens and coastal settings.
PolygonaceaeRumex salicifolius: complete guide
Rumex salicifolius
Willow Dock is a delicate perennial with finely-textured willow-like foliage thriving in dry locations. Learn how to plant and maintain this low-maintenance native for arid gardens.
PolygonaceaeRedvein dock: complete guide
Rumex sanguineus
Discover redvein dock (Rumex sanguineus), a decorative woodland plant with red veins. Learn how to grow this attractive sorrel successfully in your garden.
PolygonaceaeTriangular-valved dock: complete guide
Rumex triangulivalvis
Rumex triangulivalvis, the triangular-valved dock or Mexican dock, is a North American plant with narrow willow-like leaves and decorative triangular seed heads. Adaptable to diverse climates.