Curly dock
| Botanical Name | Rumex crispus |
| Common Name | Curly dock |
| Family | Polygonaceae - Buckwheat |
| Description | A perennial that grows almost anywhere. The lower leaves are lance-like with a curly margin. |
| Mature Size | 2 to 6 feet tall |
| Bloom | It blooms from June to October with tiny red and green flowers that have 6 petals in a tall, dense inflorescence atop stem. |
| Interesting Facts | Considered an invasive weed. |
| Traditional and Medicinal Uses | The dried roots were used in herbal medicine for treatment of sluggish digestion or constipation. Leaves can be eaten when it first grows. |
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