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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: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers wet soil.
UK Hardiness Map
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Synonyms
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].
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Medicinal Uses
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Astringent
The astringent leaves and stems have been used in the treatment of diarrhoea[257].
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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
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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.
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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
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Found In
Countries where the plant has been found are listed here if the information is available
Weed Potential
Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section.
Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
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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