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Rumex alpinus L.

monk’s rhubarb (Polygonaceae)

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Synonym | Rumex pseudoalpinus Höfft

Rumex alpinus grows in the Alps in areas frequented by livestock; it has become naturalised in similar areas in Scotland and northern England.

Isère (38), France; 2017-07-17

 monk’s rhubarb / Rumex alpinus: _Rumex alpinus_ grows in the Alps in areas frequented by livestock; it has become naturalised in similar areas in Scotland and northern England.

The inflorescences of Rumex alpinus are dense, and the mature fruits have broad tepals without tubercles on any of their faces.

Isère (38), France; 2017-07-17

 monk’s rhubarb / Rumex alpinus: The inflorescences of _Rumex alpinus_ are dense, and the mature fruits have broad tepals without tubercles on any of their faces.

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