Rumex arcticus
| Rumex arcticus | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Polygonaceae |
| Genus: | Rumex |
| Species: | R. arcticus |
| Binomial name | |
| Rumex arcticus Trautv. | |
Rumex arcticus, commonly known as arctic dock[1] or sourdock, is a perennial flowering plant that is native to Alaska. Its leaves are an important part of the diet of the Alaska Natives such as the Yup'ik people, who include it in various dishes such as akutaq.
References
- ↑ Moerman, Daniel E., Native American Ethnobotany, 1998. Portland, Oregon: Timber Press, 495-496. ISBN 0-88192-453-9
- University of Alaska and USDA Cooperating (1988) Wild Edible and Poisonous Plants of Alaska. Publication A-00028
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