Scientific Name(s)

Rumex crispus R. obtusifolius

Common Name

Broad and Curled leafed Dock. Other: Batterdock Bulmint, Landrobber, Rantytanty, Redshank.

Type

Strong Perennial

Description

Deep rooted. Long spike of broad/ lancolate leaves. Green flower spike June to October turns rusty red in autumn.

Habitat

Grassland, wasteland, duneslacks.

Folklore

As a remedy for nettle stings. Large leaves Used to keep butter fresh.

Soil Type

Disturbed

Soil Fertility

High

Soil Moisture

All

Soil pH

All

Sunlight

Full sun

Success

Deep roots. prolific see: production. Seeds will lay dormant for 80 years. Reproduces from small parts of the roots.

Importance

Troublesome weed in grassland cultivated fields.

Cultural Control

At early growth, Culture (1.4) deeply and spray. Leave ground to ley then spray again. Or Cultural (1.2) as much of each plant as possible. Reduce fertility.

Chemical Control

(3.1.1a) at green flowering stage. Seedlings controlled by (3.3.2)