Dock (rumex crispus, Rumex occidentalis, rumex triangulivalvis.

Varieties found in Western Canada are: Curled dock (Rumex crispus), Western dock (Rumex occidentalis), and Willow dock (Rumex triangulivalvis). Grows in moist and disturbed sites in the plains, foothils, and mountain regions.

1. Fruit can be winnowed to separate outer hull for collecting seeds.
2. Seeds may be boiled, or ground for flour.
3. Seeds may be leeched in cold water, before using as food.
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