Foraging Curly Dock: From Common Weed to Wild Flour
When you forage wild edible plants, few will surprise you like curly dock. What many people see as an invasive weed is actually a nutrient-rich plant that has fed and healed people for centuries. From its tangy young leaves to its hardy seeds, curly dock offers food, flour, and even medicine if you know how to use it. If you’re learning to forage wild edible plants this fall, curly dock is a great place to start. It’s easy to find, simple to identify, and grows just about everywhere. Learn more about other fall plants in my full guide — Forage Wild Edible Plants This Fall: A Beginner’s Guide A Look Back: The History and Traditional Uses of Curly Dock Curly[…]
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