Curly dock (Rumex crispus) is a pervasive perennial weed with a deep taproot and distinctive curly-edged leaves. It produces tall, rust-colored seed stalks. Young leaves are edible but high in oxalic acid.
| Family: | Polygonaceae |
| Genus: | Rumex (ROO-meks) |
| Species: | crispus (KRISP-us) |
Young leaves cooked as greens (change water). Roots used in herbal medicine for liver and skin. Difficult to eradicate due to deep root. Mow before seed set to manage.
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