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Broad-leafed dockDescription: Rumex obtusifolius. The two main dock species are the broad-leaved dock (Rumex obtusifolius) and the curled dock (R. ... more Newest Review: ... a garden weed, a plant of rough ground. It is found in Europe and America. This plant is a perennial that self seeds and ... more |
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by mumsymary - written on 04.05.07 (Very useful, 571 readings)
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Ohh dear did you get stung by the nasty stinging nettles , Ahhh there, there let me make it better I know a magic plant that usually grows near nettles it likes the same rich soil. . Here is some it’s a Dock it’s a broad leafed dock there are many plants in this genus Rumex one other is the sorrel. This genus is one of the Polygonaceae family. The broad leafed dock is sometimes called the butter dock as it has large leaves and a long time ago the farmer used to wrap the leaves around a pat of butter to keep it fresh So how would you recognise a Dock when you next get a nettle sting? The Broad leaved dock is widespread, a garden ...
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