Gmelinii Dock (Rumex gmelinii)

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

Rumex gmelinii is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). 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

Leaves - cooked. — Leaves - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Wet places in high mountains, N. Japan. Moist valleys, along streambanks at elevations of 400 - 2800 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)