Polygonaceae Rumex crispus L.
Curly Dock
Iroquois - Food, Vegetable
Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 117
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Rumex crispus L.
Scientific name: Rumex crispus L.
USDA symbol: RUCRC (
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Common names: Curly Dock
Family: Polygonaceae
Family (APG): Polygonaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Young leaves, before the stem appeared, cooked and seasoned with salt, pepper or butter.
RECRD: 7692 id: 35284