Polygonaceae Rumex crispus L.
Curly Dock
Montana Indian - Food, Vegetable
Use documented by:
Blankinship, J. W., 1905, Native Economic Plants of Montana, Bozeman. Montana Agricultural College Experimental Station, Bulletin 56, page 22
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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: Montana Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Spring leaves used for 'greens.'
RECRD: 10218 id: 35300