Tag: Curled Dock

Curly Dock

Curly Dock [Rumex crispus] found off a path at Fletcher Park on 28 June 2014. It’s a member of the Buckwheat (Polygonaceae) family. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, pages 404-405, states it blooms in late spring and summer and is a common “weed of fields and waste places.” In the guide, it’s listed as Curled Dock. USDA …

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