Scientific Name: Rumex dumosus
Common Name: wiry dock
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Polygonaceae
Form Description: Perennial herb with numerous widely spreading flowering branches and erect stems. Basal leaves are stalked and lance-shaped, and up to 10cmm long, upper leaves get progressively smaller.
Flowers: In whorls of 1-4 flowers.
Fruit: Nut – 3-angled
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Habitat Notes
Grassy places in the Midlands.
General Notes
If Rumex is allowed to set seed, it can become weedy. Seed is eaten by waterbirds. Important in traditional medicine, rich in Vitamin C and can be used as leafy greens, although shouldn’t be consumed in large amounts.
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Easily grown from seed. Nuts release easily when ripe.
Seed Treatment Method
Standard Scatter seed thinly on to damp potting mix. Hold seed in place by covering with more potting mix to approximately the depth of the seed size.
Seed Treatment Notes
Seed does not require treatment and results are usually good.
Germination Time
2-3 weeks
Cutting & Division Information
Can be propagated by division.