Polygonaceae Rumex hymenosepalus Torr.

Canaigre Dock

Navajo - Food, Unspecified

Use documented by:
Lynch, Regina H., 1986, Cookbook, Chinle, AZ. Navajo Curriculum Center, Rough Rock Demonstration School, page 30

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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: Navajo
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Leaves roasted in ashes or boiled and served with butter or chopped and fried with mutton grease.

RECRD: 6564 id: 35385

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