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

Water: High, Moderate

Soil: Rocky, Sand

Other: Attracts Butterflies

 

Ecological Value

It is an important host plant for the Ruddy Copper butterfly.

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.