rumex (Meaning)
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rumex (n)
docks: coarse herbs and shrubs mainly native to north temperate regions
Synonyms & Antonyms of rumex
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rumex Sentence Examples
- The genus Rumex comprises over 200 species of flowering plants known as docks or sorrels.
- Rumex crispus, commonly called curly dock, is a widespread perennial herb with large, crinkled leaves.
- Rumex obtusifolius, also known as broad-leaved dock, has large, flat leaves that are often used as a food source.
- The roots of Rumex species contain a compound called anthraquinone, which has laxative properties.
- Rumex acetosa, commonly known as sorrel, has a sour taste and is used in salads and soups.
- Rumex hymenosepalus, native to North America, is distinguished by its large, showy panicles of reddish-brown flowers.
- The leaves of Rumex species are often preferred by certain butterfly species as a host plant for their larvae.
- Rumex conglomeratus, known as clustered dock, is a common weed found in disturbed areas and along roadsides.
- Rumex palustris, also called marsh dock, grows in wetland habitats and has narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
- Rumex sanguineus, or bloody dock, is a tall, striking plant with reddish stems and leaves.
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docks: coarse herbs and shrubs mainly native to north temperate regions
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The genus Rumex comprises over 200 species of flowering plants known as docks or sorrels.
Rumex crispus, commonly called curly dock, is a widespread perennial herb with large, crinkled leaves.
Rumex obtusifolius, also known as broad-leaved dock, has large, flat leaves that are often used as a food source.
The roots of Rumex species contain a compound called anthraquinone, which has laxative properties.
