by DaySounds © 2013-15
Curly dock (Rumex crispus)
hard parts, such as the roots, should be boiled first to soften them. The soft parts
can be eaten raw or cooked. It is a plant high on beta-carotene, chemical which the
body uses to manufacture vitamin A. It also contains vitamin C and minerals such as
calcium and zinc. It has both astringent and diuretic properties. It is also good for the
liver and has been used as a blood purifier--even though it is toxic to animals.
In the Colorado wilderness, Rumex species hybridize with other species within the
same genus, sometimes, making it difficult to single out a specific species. The positive
point is that all of them are suitable for humans to consume.
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