Rumex nervosus Vahl

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Polygonaceae > Rumex

Characteristics

A herb or small shrub.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
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Foliage retention deciduous
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It is a tropical plant.
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Hardiness (USDA) 8-12

Usage

The leaves are eaten as a vegetable. The inner part of the stem is eaten raw. The root is used as a flavouring. The flower nectar is sucked.
Uses material medicinal
Edible leaves roots stems
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Images

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Distribution

Rumex nervosus world distribution map, present in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Yemen

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:697339-1
WFO ID wfo-0000403917
COL ID 4TPT5
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Synonyms

Rumex nervosus Acetosa nervosa