western dock
Namewestern dock
Species NameRumex occidentalis
Common NameWestern Dock
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresreddish stems, herbaceous, multiple stems
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)60
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitypoor
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesProminent reddish flower/seed stalks, broad basal leaves, herbaceous growth habit.
Description
This specimen of Western Dock features multiple upright, reddish herbaceous stems emerging from the ground, surrounded by broad green leaves, some showing autumnal discoloration. It is currently displaying tall, dense inflorescences with reddish-brown developing seeds.
