Rumex paulsenianus
Family: Polygonaceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. The stem is robust. It grows 1-2 m tall. The branches divided several times and are in the upper portion of the stem. The leaves near the base are oblong. The leaves on the stem have a broad base.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central Asia, Tajikistan
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten raw with salt and also cooked.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Shila, Shulkha, Sitk