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Summary
Physical Characteristics
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Rumex arcticus is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers wet soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Plant Habitats
Bog Garden;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Seed
Edible Uses:
Tender young leaves and stems - raw or cooked[46, 61, 105, 177]. An acid flavour, they are sometimes used like rhubarb[257]. They are also cooked as greens or eaten raw in salads[257]. A good source of vitamins A and C[257]. Seed - raw or cooked[172].
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
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Astringent
The astringent leaves and stems have been used in the treatment of diarrhoea[257].
References More on Medicinal Uses
Other Uses
Dye
Although no specific mention has been made for this species, dark green to brown and dark grey dyes can be obtained from the roots of many species in this genus, They do not need a mordant[168].
Special Uses
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. It is a plant of wet soils.
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Native Range
TEMPERATE ASIA: Russian Federation (Yakutia-Sakha, Krasnoyarsk, Jamalo-Neneckij avtonomnyj okrug), Russian Federation (Cukotskij avtonomnyj okrug, Kamcatskij kraj) NORTHERN AMERICA: Canada (Northwest Territories, Yukon, British Columbia), United States (Alaska) EUROPE: Russian Federation (Neneckij avtonomnyj okrug)
Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
IUCN Red List
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Botanical References
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