Eastern Dock (Day)

Eastern Dock (Day) - Eastern dock is a flowering plant species in the family Polygonaceae. It grows rapidly, reproducing from rhizomes and seeds and producing large quantities of viable seeds. Its seeds are adapted to wind and water dispersal and exhibit a high germination rate. Flowering usually occurs in late spring-summer. Along roadsides, rubbish tips, meadows, river valleys. This species is common in Central and Eastern Europe, and can be expected elsewhere in areas with mild climate in North America. The species has also been used in medical treatment for many centuries.