Polygonaceae Rumex hymenosepalus Torr.

Canaigre Dock

Pima - Food, Vegetable

Use documented by:
Curtin, L. S. M., 1949, By the Prophet of the Earth, Sante Fe. San Vicente Foundation, page 51

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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: Vegetable
Notes: Young, succulent leaves boiled or roasted and eaten as greens in spring.

RECRD: 44818 id: 35419

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