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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

Synonyms