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Alpine dock/Monk's Rhubarb

Rumex alpinus

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Field Notes

Description:

This luxuriating plant can take over entire alpine areas where cattle has been congregating and the soil has been over-fertilized, as shown here. The plant can reach 1 m high, with 50 cm long leaves.

Habitat:

Alps, 1200-2600 m. Spotted here at 1500 m.

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Comments (6)
LauraMaria
Oh my that's stunning! Excited to be heading to the alps on Wednesday!
DanielePralong
Thanks Outdoor Imagery! As much as I wish you could visit my neck of the woods I think you're being unfair to you own country: the US has some extraordinary scenery!
DanielePralong
Thanks Alice! I'll admit using this spotting to show a bit of landscape as well... It's the "Habitat" part of Noah!

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PublishedJune 29, 2011

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