Polygonaceae Rumex arcticus Trautv.

Arctic Dock

Eskimo, Alaska - Food, Unspecified

Use documented by:
Anderson, J. P., 1939, Plants Used by the Eskimo of the Northern Bering Sea and Arctic Regions of Alaska, American Journal of Botany 26:714-16, page 715

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Scientific name: Rumex arcticus Trautv.
USDA symbol: RUARA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Arctic Dock
Family: Polygonaceae
Family (APG): Polygonaceae
Native American Tribe: Eskimo, Alaska
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Leaves eaten fresh, soured, boiled or in oil. Root also utilized.

RECRD: 20008 id: 35213

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