Canaigre (Rumex hymenosepalus)

   

Canaigre (Rumex hymenosepalus), El Paso, Texas. Photograph by Gertrud Konings.

• Common English Names: Dock, Sorrel, Wild Rhubarb, Canaigre
• Common Spanish Names: Canaigre
• Scientific Name: Rumex hymenosepalus (RUU-mex hi-men-oh-CEE-pal-us)
• Family: Polygonaceae (Knotweed Family)
• Geographic Range: Widespread Eurasian weed.
• Plant Form: Perennial herb.
• Remarks:

Last Update: 6 April 2005