Rumex dentatus, commonly known as Toothed Dock, is an annual or biennial herb native to a variety of habitats including riverbanks, roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas across Europe, Asia, and Africa. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters) and a width of 1-1.5 feet (0.3-0.5 meters). The plant features lance-shaped leaves with distinctive toothed margins and greenish flowers that are not particularly showy, blooming in the summer. The flowers are arranged in whorls along the flowering stem and can produce a large number of seeds.

Toothed Dock is valued for its rapid growth and adaptability to various soil types. It is often found in cultivated fields, orchards, and vineyards, usually on moist soils. In gardens, it can be used for its foliage in mixed borders or as a part of a naturalistic planting. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers medium draining clay, loam, or sandy soils with consistent moisture. While not commonly used for ornamental purposes, it can be an interesting addition to wildlife gardens or restoration projects. However, gardeners should be cautious as Rumex dentatus is known to be potentially invasive outside its native range, and its prolific seeding can lead to unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0