broad-leaved dock
Namebroad-leaved dock
Species NameRumex obtusifolius
Common NameBroad-leaved Dock
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stems, reddish coloration on stalks
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)70
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable as this is not a bonsai specimen.
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesProminent tall seed stalks with reddish mature seeds, and large, ovate basal leaves.
Description
This specimen of broad-leaved dock is a common herbaceous perennial weed, characterized by its large basal leaves and tall, reddish flower/seed stalks. It is shown growing wild in a field environment, not cultivated as a bonsai.
