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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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: 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

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