About Rumex paucifolius Nutt.
Rumex paucifolius Nutt. is a variable plant that takes many different forms depending on its environment and genetics, and even its chromosome count varies widely. It also easily hybridizes with other species in the Rumex genus. Generally, this species is a perennial herb that grows a cluster of slender, erect stems, reaching a maximum height of about half a meter. Most of its leaves grow from the base of the plant; these leaves are lance-shaped or linear, and grow up to 9 centimeters long. Its inflorescence is an erect or bending arrangement made up of many flower clusters, some of which are widely spaced apart. Most specimens are dioecious, meaning male and female flowers grow on separate individual plants. The flowers are usually red, hang from pedicels, and grow with several flowers per cluster.
