Polygonaceae Rumex crispus L.

Curly Dock

Mendocino Indian - Food, Porridge

Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 345

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Scientific name: Rumex crispus L.
USDA symbol: RUCRC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Curly Dock
Family: Polygonaceae
Family (APG): Polygonaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Porridge
Notes: Seeds used to make mush.

RECRD: 43221 id: 35289

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