Rumex paraguayensis
D. Parodi
Paraguaya dock
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Description
An annual herb in the Polygonaceae family found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten raw in salads and cooked in soups.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are eaten raw in salads and also cooked in soup.
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Medicinal Uses
Traditional uses include consuming the leaves as both a raw salad ingredient and cooked preparation.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Argentina, North America, Paraguay, South America, USA,
Also Known As
Lengua de vaca, Szczaw
References (1)
- Kujawska, M. & Luczaj, L., 2015, Wild Edible Plants Used by the Polish Community in Misiones, Argentina. Human Ecology 43:855-869
