Bladder Dock (Rumex vesicarius)

Family: Polygonaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Rumex vesicarius is a ANNUAL. It is in flower in May. 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. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour, they are used like sorrel as a flavouring in salads or as a spinach. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; An acid flavour, they are used like sorrel as a flavouring in salads or as a spinach.

Habitat & North American Range

Wadis in hot desert areas in Israel. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)