Polygonaceae Rumex crispus L.

Curly Dock

Omaha - Food, Unspecified

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 77

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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: Omaha
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Boiled leaves used for food.

RECRD: 31291 id: 35313