Polygonaceae Rumex hymenosepalus Torr.

Canaigre Dock

Pima - Food, Unspecified

Use documented by:
Russell, Frank, 1908, The Pima Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #26:1-390, page 77

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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: Pima
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Roots eaten raw by children in early spring.

RECRD: 43944 id: 35416

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