Kingdom Plantae Family Polygonaceae Scientific name Rumex brownii | Order Caryophyllales Genus Rumex Rank Species | |
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Similar Rumex graminifolius, Arctic Dock, Rumex pulcher, Rumex salicifolius, Rumex hymenosepalus | ||
Rumex brownii, the hooked dock, Browne's dock or swamp dock, is a leafy perennial herb native to Australia, and is widespread and grows in disturbed sites. Introduced weed in Pacific Islands, England, Japan and New Zealand.
It is 50–80 cm high with variably shaped basal leaves, oblong or lanceolate, to 12 cm long, and to 4 cm wide with cordate to truncate base. The petiole is about half as long as the lamina. Flower whorls with 3–5 hooked teeth on each side and with a hooked tip. The hooks aid seed dispersal via attaching to animal fur and hair, and also human clothing.
Uses
Leaf used as a blanched leafy vegetable.
References
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