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| Identification |
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Genus
Rumex
Species
spp.
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
veined dock
mountain sorrel
curled dock
Family
POLYGONACEAE
Specimen number
S8806
Data source
ColorNat p15;BtrflyCa p159;BtrflyCa p163;BtrflyCa p167;DyeFib p115
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Herbaceous perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Herb
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Rumex spp. is a host plant for the purplish copper butterfly as well as the ruddy copper butterfly and the great copper butterfly. The stems of Veined dock (also known as mountain sorrel and curled dock) as well as the leaves and the seeds and the roots have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by this plant including beige, medium brown, gold, yellow, orange, green and blue.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Lycaena helloides (purplish copper butterfly);Lycaena rubidus (ruddy copper butterfly);Lycaena xanthoides (great copper butterfly)
Attracts butterflies
yes
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Stems
Leaves
Seeds
Roots
Dye color
beige,medium brown,gold,yellow,orange,green,blue
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Rumex spp. most likely originates from North America.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Rumex spp. is an herbaceous perennial.
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