Rumex crispus L.

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Range and Habitat in Illinois:

Curly Dock is a common plant that probably occurs in every county of Illinois (see Distribution Map). It is native to Eurasia and was first observed in the United States during the 18th century. Habitats include seeps, glades, weedy meadows (including areas prone to occasional flooding), pastures and fallow fields, vacant lots, roadside banks and gravelly areas along railroads, edges of yards and gardens, and miscellaneous waste areas. Disturbed areas are preferred. Faunal Associations

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Synonym:

Lapathum crispum (Linnaeus) Scopoli.

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National NatureServe Conservation Status:
Canada

Rounded National Status Rank: NNA - Not Applicable

United States

Rounded National Status Rank: NNA - Not Applicable

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National Distribution:
United States

Origin: Exotic

Regularity: Regularly occurring

Currently: Unknown/Undetermined

Confidence: Confident

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Synonym:

Lapathum crispum (Linnaeus) Scopoli

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NatureServe Conservation Status:

Rounded Global Status Rank: TNR - Not Yet Ranked

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National Distribution:
Canada

Origin: Exotic

Regularity: Regularly occurring

Currently: Unknown/Undetermined

Confidence: Confident

United States

Origin: Exotic

Regularity: Regularly occurring

Currently: Unknown/Undetermined

Confidence: Confident

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Synonym:

R. elongatus Guss., Pl. Rar. 150: pl. 128. 1826.

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National NatureServe Conservation Status:
Canada

Rounded National Status Rank: NNA - Not Applicable

United States

Rounded National Status Rank: NNA - Not Applicable

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National Distribution:
Canada

Origin: Exotic

Regularity: Regularly occurring

Currently: Unknown/Undetermined

Confidence: Confident

United States

Origin: Exotic

Regularity: Regularly occurring

Currently: Unknown/Undetermined

Confidence: Confident

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