Bitter Dock
Rumex obtusifolius
![Bitter Dock: Rumex obtusifolius](obtusifolius/rumexobtusifolius1.jpg)
The photo above shows a good close-up of the
strongly toothed tepals of of bitter dock, which along with the size of the
plant (up to a meter in height), large, wide leaf blades (See below.), and perennial
habit with strong taproot identify this species. All photographs taken along
Road #23 at the Mt. Adams Viewpoint, about one-half mile south of the intersection
with Road #8810.
![Bitter Dock: Rumex obtusifolius](obtusifolius/rumexobtusifolius.jpg)
The photo above shows the leafy bracteate panicle
which makes up the inflorescence of bitter dock.
![Upper leaf surface of Bitter Dock: Rumex obtusifolius](obtusifolius/rumexobtusifoliuslfd.jpg)
The upper surface of the leaf blade of bitter
dock.
![Lower leaf surface of Bitter Dock: Rumex obtusifolius](obtusifolius/rumexobtusifoliuslfv.jpg)
The lower surface of the leaf blade of bitter
dock.
Paul Slichter