Red-veined dock, Bloodwort
Rumex sanguineus
Family: Polygonaceae
What it is like
A clumping herb. It grows 50-100 cm high and spreads 30-90 cm wide. The stems are dark. The leaves are lance shaped. They are 15 cm long. The veins are red. The flowers are small and green on long stalks.
There are about 200 Rumex species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It is best in a sunny location. It suits hardiness zones 6-10. In Hobart Botanical gardens.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Australia, Britain, Canada, Europe, France, Ireland, Netherlands, North Africa, North America, Slovenia, Spain, Tasmania, USA
How it is used for food
The young leaves are used as spinach. They are used in salads and these can be softened by blanching in boiling water for a few minutes.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Krvava kislica