Rumex palustris
Rumex palustris, commonly known as marsh docks, is a perennial herb distinguished by its robust, moisture-loving growth habit. Thriving in wetlands and damp meadows, this plant features broad, wavy-edged leaves and dense, reddish-brown flowering spikes. It plays a vital role in riparian ecosystems, supporting diverse local biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Rumex palustris
- Family: Polygonaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Polygonaceae, falling under the genus Rumex.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Polygonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rumex | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Rumex palustris, is identified by various local names depending on the region. In German, it is called Sumpf-Ampfer, while in Dutch, it is referred to as Moeraszuring. Its Swedish common name is Sumpskräppa, and in Welsh, it is known as Tafolen y gors. Additionally, in Bulgarian, the plant is called блатен лапад.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Sumpf-Ampfer | Wikidata |
| nl | Moeraszuring | Wikidata |
| sv | Sumpskräppa | Wikidata |
| cy | Tafolen y gors | Wikidata |
| bg | блатен лапад | Wikidata |
| ru | Щавель болотный | Wikidata |
| cs | šťovík bahenní | Wikidata |
| fa | ترشک باتلاقی | Wikidata |
| fi | mutahierakka | Wikidata |
| pl | Szczaw błotny | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented in Denmark, Sweden, Great Britain, and Ireland. Moving toward the central part of the continent, it can also be found in Middle Europe. Specifically, the species is recorded within the borders of Austria. These locations highlight the plant's preference for certain temperate European environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |