Golden dock
Rumex maritimus

Family: Polygonaceae

What it is like

An erect herb. It has a rootstock that lasts from year to year. It grows 25-70 cm tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and heart shaped at the base. The lower leaves have long stalks and upper leaves are small and have short stalks. The flowers are in rings. The fruit are small brown nutlets.

There are about 200 Rumex species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It usually grows in marshy places. In Argentina it grows below 500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Asia, Bangladesh, Britain, Central Asia, Chile, China, Europe, Himalayas, India, Kazakhstan, Korea, Mongolia, Myanmar, North America, Northeastern India, NW India, Russia, SE Asia, Siberia, South America, Taiwan, USA

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten cooked as a vegetable. They are usually mixed with other leaves. They are used in curries.

It is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ban palang, Bijband, Bon palong, Bon suka sak, Bun-palang, Jangali palak, Jangli palak, Jub-palum, Jungli palak, Kali hulli, Khattikan, Maitha sikhia, Okung, Talbarua, Torong khongchak

Synonyms

Rumex garipensis Meissn.;