Bitter Dock

Bitter Dock

Rumex obtusifolius

Bitter Dock is one of those plants that inspires a lot of emotion.  Some people love it, some hate it.  It depends on your point of view.  Some farmers/ranchers hate it.  Ladies that want to dye their blouses yellow love it.  I've even seen it referred to as one of the more ornamental species of dock, even though it doesn't look like much to me.  It's also edible and medicinal.



The broad leaves help identify this species of dock

Whole plant