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Summary
Physical Characteristics
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Rumex vesicarius is a ANNUAL. It is in flower in May. 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 and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Plant Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves
Edible Uses:
Leaves - raw or cooked[46, 61, 105]. An acid flavour[183], they are used like sorrel as a flavouring in salads or as a spinach[2].
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
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Aperient Astringent Diuretic Dysentery
The leaves are aperient, astringent, diuretic and cooling[240]. The seed is cooling. It is roasted and used in the treatment of dysentery[240]. The juice of the plant is cooling[240]. It is useful in treating heat of the stomach, to allay the pain of toothache and, by its astringent properties, to check nausea[240].
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
Succeeds in most soils, preferring a moist moderately fertile well-drained soil in a sunny position[200]. Cultivated for its edible leaves in Indonesia and occasionally sold in local markets there[183].
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.
Other Names
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Native Range
TEMPERATE ASIA: Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Egypt (Sinai), Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria TROPICAL ASIA: India (Punjab), Pakistan AFRICA: Spain (Canarias), Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia
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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