Rumex salicifolius
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Willow dock
Willow dock is a perennial herb that grows upright or sometimes prostrate and spreading. It grows 1-3 feet tall.
Commonly found along streams and canyon bottoms where there is a source of water. The reddish flowers appear April-June followed by green then bronze colored seeds that persist on the plant.
A valuable addition to a coastal meadow or stream side garden.
Lifeform: Perennial Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade Other: Attracts Butterflies
| Ecological Value | It is an important host plant for the Ruddy Copper butterfly. |
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| Historical Uses | The ground root, or an infusion of it, is taken also for sore throat, especially by sword swallowers. |
| Distribution | It is native to much of western North America. |
| Elevation | -253' – 11,332' |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Coastal sand dunes to river banks, lake shores, mountain meadows and rocky slopes. |
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