Rumex vesicarius

Rumex vesicarius, commonly known as bladder dock or ruby dock, is an annual herbaceous plant native to arid and semi-arid regions. It features broad, sour-tasting edible leaves and inflated red seed pods. Traditionally used for culinary and medicinal purposes, it also plays a role in improving soil structure and supporting pollinators.

Benefits of Rumex vesicarius

• Edible leaves with a tangy, lemony flavor used in salads and soups
• Traditionally used to treat digestive and liver-related ailments
• Grows quickly and thrives in dry, sandy soil
• Helps improve soil structure and reduces erosion
• Attracts bees and small pollinators with its flowers

Care Tips for Rumex vesicarius

• Light: Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade
• Watering: Moderate; more frequent during establishment
• Soil: Grows well in sandy, well-drained soils
• Pruning: Harvest leaves regularly to encourage growth
• Fertilizer: Optional; light compost can boost early growth