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Rumex arcticus

Plants

Family: Polygonaceae · Genus: Rumex

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Rumex arcticus, commonly known as arctic dock or sourdock, is a perennial flowering plant that is native to Arctic and subarctic regions. 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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Growing details and traits for Rumex arcticus in the Library.

No cultivars in the Library yet — the full profile above covers the species itself.