Rumex sanguineus is an attractive variety of dock/sorrel with a number of common names including bloody dock, bloody sorrel, bloodwort, red-veined dock and wood dock.
It is grown primarily for its ornamental value. Although considered edible, it contains oxalic acid and can, when eaten may cause mild stomach upset.
This herbaceous perennial grows about half a metre tall and has a deep taproot. the bright green leaves are edged with attractive red veins.
Rumex sanguineus is an attractive variety of dock/sorrel with a number of common names including bloody dock, bloody sorrel, bloodwort, red-veined dock and wood dock.
It is grown primarily for its ornamental value. Although considered edible, it contains oxalic acid and can, when eaten may cause mild stomach upset.
This herbaceous perennial grows about half a metre tall and has a deep taproot. the bright green leaves are edged with attractive red veins.