Polygonaceae Rumex venosus Pursh
Veiny Dock
Arapaho - Drug, Dermatological Aid
Use documented by:
Nickerson, Gifford S., 1966, Some Data on Plains and Great Basin Indian Uses of Certain Native Plants, Tebiwa 9(1):45-51, page 47
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Rumex venosus Pursh
Scientific name: Rumex venosus Pursh
USDA symbol: RUVE2 (
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Common names: Veiny Dock
Family: Polygonaceae
Family (APG): Polygonaceae
Native American Tribe: Arapaho
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Stems and leaves used as a wash for sores.
RECRD: 2330 id: 35490