Kingdom Plantae Family Polygonaceae Scientific name Rumex arcticus Rank Species | Order Caryophyllales Genus Rumex Higher classification Dock | |
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Similar Dock, Rumex graminifolius, Polygonaceae, Rumex brownii, Rumex hymenosepalus | ||
Rumex arcticus, commonly known as arctic dock or sourdock, is a perennial flowering plant that is native to Alaska. Its leaves are an important part of the diet of the Alaska Natives such as the Yup'ik people, who include it in various dishes such as akutaq.
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