Polygonaceae Rumex hymenosepalus Torr.

Canaigre Dock

Cahuilla - Food, Vegetable

Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 134

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Scientific name: Rumex hymenosepalus Torr.
USDA symbol: RUHY (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Canaigre Dock
Family: Polygonaceae
Family (APG): Polygonaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Crisp, juicy stalks eaten as greens.

RECRD: 11763 id: 35363

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