Curly dock (Rumex crispus)
Curly dock, also known as Yellow dock
Rumex crispus, or curly dock, is a versatile perennial plant found in temperate zones of the Northern Hemisphere. It adapts well to various habitats such as fields, pastures, roadsides, and the edges of woodlands. It also thrives in meadows and along shorelines. Additionally, some moth species use curly dock leaves as a site for laying their eggs.
Key Facts About Curly dock
Attributes of Curly dock
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm
Spread
60 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
3 mm
Flower Color
Green Yellow Red
Scientific Classification of Curly dock
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Pinks, cacti, and allies
Family
Buckwheat
Genus
Docks
Species
Curly dock
Toxicity
Ingestion, significant physical contact with sap, and chewing leaves or stems