Alpine Dock (Rumex alpinus)

Family: Polygonaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Rumex alpinus is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in July, and the seeds ripen from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour, the leaves can be used in salads in late autumn to the spring, but are better cooked like spinach. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; They can also be dried for later use.; A strong flavour, the leaves can be used in salads in late autumn to the spring, but are better cooked like spinach.; The fresh leaves can be available for most months of the year, only dying down for a short period in severe winters.

Habitat & North American Range

Along the banks of streams and by the sides of roads, it is also found near human habitations, in hilly areas. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)