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FIG. 560. GREAT WATER DOCK (Rumex hydrola-pathum). 



The largest of our species of Docks, growing by river-sides and attaining a height of five or six feet. The wind - 

 pollinated Mowers are minute, but conspicuous by being combined in b>rge panicles, which give it a very handsome 

 and striking appearance. Its distribution is restricted to Europe. 



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