21K views · 335 reactions | Curly dock aka yellow dock (Rumex crispus). | Merriwether's Foraging Texas | Facebook

Curly dock, Rumex crispus 🆚 Houndstongue, Cynoglossum officinale I have seen a number of people get these two plants confused in the past, so here's a quick video on how to tell them apart before they flower! Curly dock has ✅ Semi-succulent feeling, non-fuzzy leaves ✅ Slime filled papery sheath around new growth ✅ Level leaf venation (bonus) Curly dock is a tasty edible plant, but does contain higher levels of oxalates which can cause issues with mineral build up in our bodies, including calciu