Polygonaceae Rumex crispus L.

Curly Dock

Cherokee - Food, Vegetable

Use documented by:
Witthoft, John, 1977, Cherokee Indian Use of Potherbs, Journal of Cherokee Studies 2(2):250-255, page 253

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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: Cherokee
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Young leaves cooked with sochan, creaseys and other greens and eaten.

RECRD: 44561 id: 35240

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