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Round-Leaved Dock

Rumex obtusifoliusfam. Polygonaceae
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Pl. 5F44 — Rumex obtusifolius
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Prezentare

Rumex obtusifolius, o pădure perenială care face parte din familieă Polygonaceae, se găsește în Europa, deoparte din Asia și Africa de Nord. Origineală din Albania, Algeria, Austria, Belarus, Belgia și alte regiuni, această plantă se dezvolte în soluri umede, cu lumină ușoară până la greu sau pesemn, cu un pH între 6,5 și 7. Caracteristicile sale distincte includ frunze verzi pale și o statură ridicată, ajungând până la 1 metru în înălțime. Cunoscut pentru atât proprietățile sale alimentare cât și medicinale, Rumex obtusifolius este apreciat pentru frunzele, stemurile și semințele sale care pot fi consumate. De asemenea, a fost folosit tradițional în diverse scopuri de sănătate.

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What is Round-Leaved Dock?

Rumex obtusifolius, o pădure perenială care face parte din familieă Polygonaceae, se găsește în Europa, deoparte din Asia și Africa de Nord.

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Cultivare

Rumex obtusifolius se dezvolte bine în condiții umede și preferă soluri cu lumină ușoară (sandy), medie sau grea (clay) cu un pH între 6,5-7. Este durabil în regiuni temperate din zonele USDA 4-8 și crește ca o pădure perenială de aproximativ 1 metru în înălțime. Această plantă necesită soare plin sau umbră parțială și ar trebui răcuit regular pentru a menține solul umed. Pentru propagarea, se poate folosi împărțirea sau semințele pot fi puse. Se pot recolta părți consumabile precum frunzele, stemurile și semințele în sezonul corespunzător.
Light
8/10
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
4-8
Life cycle
Perennial
Habit
Forb/herb
Mature size
1.0 m tall
Soil pH
6.5–7
For first-time growers

How to grow Round-Leaved Dock for the first time

7steps

Round-Leaved Dock is a forgiving plant for beginners, making it an excellent choice for your first gardening project.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    Seeds or young plants, a garden fork, and a trowel.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant in spring after the last frost or in early fall for best results.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Ensure soil is well-draining with a pH between 6.5–7, and prepare by loosening it with a garden fork.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Direct sow seeds 1 cm deep in rows 30 cm apart, or transplant young plants into the prepared soil.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Keep the soil moist and monitor for any signs of pests or diseases.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulch around the base to retain moisture.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune back after flowering to encourage new growth and maintain a neat appearance.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:LeavesSeedStem
Edible uses: The round-leaved dock is edible and can be consumed in various forms. Its leaves, stems, and seeds are all usable. The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked, while the stems are typically prepared by boiling before consumption. Seeds can also be harvested and used as a food source.
Other uses:DyeDynamic accumulator
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Distribuție

49 native · 109 introduced
Distribution across4 continents· 49 native· 109 introduced
Europe28 regions
native (24)AlbaniaAustriaBelarusBelgiumBulgariaDenmarkFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryIrelandItalyNetherlandsNorwayPolandPortugalRomaniaRussiaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandUkraineUnited Kingdom
introduced (4)IcelandItalyPortugalSpain
Asia10 regions
native (4)IranPalestineTurkeyYemen
introduced (6)ChinaGeorgiaJapanSouth KoreaSri LankaTaiwan
Americas14 regions
introduced (14)BoliviaColombiaCosta RicaCubaDominican RepublicEcuadorEl SalvadorGreenlandGuatemalaHaitiJamaicaPeruUnited StatesVenezuela
Africa4 regions
native (2)AlgeriaTunisia
introduced (2)Cabo VerdeMorocco
Broader regions
native:Altay, Baltic States, Czechoslovakia, Krasnoyarsk, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Transcaucasus, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
introduced:Alabama, Aleutian Is., Amsterdam-St.Paul Is, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Arizona, Arkansas, Bermuda, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, British Columbia, California, Cape Provinces, Chile Central, Chile South, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Falkland Is., Florida, Føroyar, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Jawa, Kansas, Kentucky, Kuril Is., Louisiana, Magadan, Maine, Maryland, Masachusettes, Massachusetts, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, New Zealand North, Newfoundland, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Panamá, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., Sakhalin, South Carolina, Tasmania, Tennessee, Texas, Tristan da Cunha, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
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