Curled Dock

Family: Buckwheat Alien
Season: summer/fall

Last Update: 15Jun99

(Shindagin; 17-Aug-96; "flowers")


(Shindagin; 17-Aug-96; flower and seed)

(June-99; Ridgecrest Road roadside; plant view)
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Curled Dock

A common weedy plant found in waste areas and roadsides. Thick, broad, curly leaves, usually turn brown on edges. Mostly noticed for the rusty-red seed clusters rather than the green "blooms". Growss 2-4 feet tall.


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