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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Rumex mexicanus is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in).
It is not frost tender. 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 and can grow in saline soils.
It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
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Synonyms
R. salicifolius mexicanus. (Meisn.)C.L.Hitchc.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Seed
Edible Uses:
Young leaves - cooked[46, 61, 105, 161]. Used as greens[257]. Seed - cooked or ground into a powder and used for making gruel or added to cereal flours and used for making bread[105, 161]. The seed is rather small and fiddly to harvest.
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Medicinal Uses
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Astringent Emmenagogue Febrifuge Hepatic Infertility Poultice
An infusion of the leaves has been taken by childless women to help them become pregnant[257]. A strong infusion of the root has been used to help a woman become pregnant[257]. The infusion was taken four times a day (upon rising, at midday, at sunset and upon going to bed) for a month[257]. An infusion of the leaves has been used in the treatment of sore throats[257]. A decoction of the white root has been used to regulate the menstrual cycle[257]. There is a suggestion that it was used to facilitate an abortion. A decoction of the red root has been used to treat fevers[257]. A poultice of the crushed root has been used to treat burns[257]. A decoction of the plant has been used to treat intestinal disorders and liver complaints[257]. A decoction of the plant has been used externally to treat swellings and painful joints[257].
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Other Uses
Dye Tinder
The dried, crushed roots have been used as a tinder[257]. 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. Plants succeed outdoors at Cambridge Botanical gardens and are growing well in Cornwall[K].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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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
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Weed Potential
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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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