Sour greens, Veiny Dock, Winged dock, Wild begonia, Veined dock
Rumex venosus
Family: Polygonaceae
What it is like
A small herb. It grows 10-45 cm high. It has woody rootstock that forms runners. The leaves are alternate and simple. The stipules form sheaths. The leaves are 5-12 cm long. The flowers are greenish and small. Many flowers occur together in clusters at the ends of the stalk. The fruit is 3 angled. They are papery and with strong veins.
There are about 200 Rumex species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in dry sandy soil.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The young stems are eaten like rhubarb.
Edible parts
Leaves, stems