toothed dock (Rumex dentatus)

Family: Polygonaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Rumex dentatus is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from June to July. 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 and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Tender young leaves - cooked as a vegetable. — Tender young leaves - cooked as a vegetable.

Habitat & North American Range

Deep situations, 1700 - 2200 metres in Kashmir. Moist valleys and mountain slopes from sea level to 2500 metres in China. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)