Red dock, Tu ta huang, Parelle
Rumex aquaticus
Family: Polygonaceae
What it is like
A herb. It can grow 2 m high.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in damp or wet places. It often grows near the water's edge. In central China it grows between 200-3,600 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Central Asia, China, Czech Republic, Europe, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, North America, Russia
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten raw in salads.
Edible parts
Leaves