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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Rumex venosus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Plant Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Stem
Edible Uses:
Young leaves - cooked[105, 161, 177]. Used as greens. Young stems - cooked[105, 161, 177]. Used like rhubarb[257].
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
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Astringent Birthing aid Blood purifier Kidney Poultice Salve Tonic Vulnerary
The root is astringent, blood purifier and tonic[257]. A decoction has been used in the treatment of diarrhoea, coughs and colds, influenza, pneumonia, stomach aches, kidney disorders, gall bladder problems, venereal disease and rheumatism[257]. An infusion has been given to women to help them expel the afterbirth[257]. The root can be dried, ground into a powder and used as a dressing on burns, wounds, sores etc[207, 257]. A poultice can also be made from the fresh root for use on burns, wounds, sores, swellings etc[207, 257]. An infusion of the stems and leaves has been used as a wash on sores[257].
References More on Medicinal Uses
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Other Uses
Dye
A yellow dye is obtained from the root[207]. The roots are peeled, broken into sections about 25mm long, then spread out thinly in a sunny position until very dry. They are then soaked in water for a few days before being boiled in the same water for a long time. Alum is then added to fix the colour[257]. A red dye is obtained if ashes are added and it turns black if the bark of Cornus stolonifera is also added[207].
Special Uses
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
Succeeds in most soils but prefers a deep fertile moderately heavy soil that is humus-rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained and a position in full-sun or part shade[200].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring.
Other Names
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Found In
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Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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