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Name | Sourdock | ||||||||||
Scientific Name | Rumex articus | ||||||||||
Description | Rumex arcticus, commonly known as Arctic Dock or Sourdock, is a perennial flowering plant that is native to Alaska. Its leaves are an important part of the diet of native Alaskans such as the Yupik people, who include it in various dishes such as akutaq. | ||||||||||
Primary ID | FOOD00558 | ||||||||||
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Group | Herbs and Spices | ||||||||||
Sub-Group | Herbs | ||||||||||
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ITIS ID | 20935 | ||||||||||
Wikipedia ID | Rumex_arcticus | ||||||||||
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Content Reference | — U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2008. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 21. Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page. |