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Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia
Rumex hymenosepalus Torr.
Canaigre dock, Canaigre, Desert rhubarb
Polygonaceae (Buckwheat Family)
USDA Symbol: ruhy
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
The Canaigre of western North America as far east as west Texas has smooth stems and leaves and grows 1–3 feet tall. It is commonly seen in streambeds and gulches, though it is also found on well-drained high ground. The tuberous roots are rich in tannin. The large, fleshy, alternate leaves are often a foot long. The flowers bloom in large heads a foot long or more and are followed by large masses of pink-to-reddish-brown seeds.
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , CO , MT , NM , NV , OK , TX , UT , WYNative Distribution: Montana and Wyoming south to Chihuahua, west to California and Baja California and east to west Texas and Oklahoma
USDA Native Status: L48(N)
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:Sibley Nature Center - Midland, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 1207 - Earth Medicine, Earth Food (1990) Michael A. WeinerBibref 248 - Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. Loughmiller
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USDA: Find Rumex hymenosepalus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Rumex hymenosepalus in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2010-11-06Research By: TWC Staff
