Genus Rumex (Noun)
Meaning
Docks: coarse herbs and shrubs mainly native to north temperate regions.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Rumex, commonly known as docks, is a genus of coarse herbs and shrubs mainly native to north temperate regions.
- The genus Rumex is comprised of around 200 species of plants that vary greatly in appearance and size.
- In North America, several species of the genus Rumex have become naturalized and are now considered invasive.
- Plants of the genus Rumex have a distinctive appearance, often with long, thin leaves and a prominent midrib.
- Species within the genus Rumex have been used for various purposes, including food, medicine, and dye production.