Rumex patientia, known as patience dock, garden patience, herb patience, or monk's rhubarb, is a herbaceous perennial plant species of the genus Rumex, belonging to the family Polygonaceae. In spring it is often
Rumex patientia, known as patience dock, garden patience, herb patience, or monk's rhubarb, is a herbaceous perennial plant species of the genus Rumex, belonging to the family Polygonaceae. In spring it is often consumed as a leaf vegetable in Southern Europe, especially in Bulgaria, North Macedonia, and Serbia. It is also used in Romania in spring broths or sarmale.
The leaves are known and highly valued in traditional cuisine, can be eaten raw or cooked, but do contain oxalic acid, so should not be eaten in excess (e.g. every day). The leaves can be used raw in salads, cooked in soups and stews, or layered in baked dishes like lasagna. The leaves are high in minerals and can be harvested at any time.
Consumption of Rumex patientia stimulates mental and physical energy while being a barrier against bacteria that cause tooth decay, these qualities are supported by scientific research and studies.
Plant with an erect stem, reaching 140 cm in height. The stem is thick, grooved, branching in the upper part.
During the vegetation, it is harvested 2-3 times. In conditions of irrigation and feeding, it can grow in the same place for 3-4 years. It is suitable for growing in a protected area and in the open field.
The lower leaves are oblong-lanceolate or ovate, with pointed or obtuse ends, ranging in size from 10 to 35 cm in length and 5-10 cm in width. groove on top. The upper leaves are relatively small, planted on short petioles, with lanceolate plates.
The flowers are collected in a dense paniculate inflorescence formed by floral whorls of 10-16 flowers that make up leafless racemes. In the lower part of the pedicels, there are thickened joints.
| HEIRLOOM ? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Organic Seeds ? | Organic Seeds |
| Organic/natural ? | Organic/Natural: Yes |
| Edible ? | Edible |
| Life Cycle: | Perennial plant : Yes |
| Resistant to cold and frost ? | Resistant to cold and frost |
| Plant is suitable for growing ? | The plant is suitable for growing in a greenhouse The plant is suitable for outdoors cultivation |
| Suitable for growing in flower pot ? | Suitable for pot: Yes |
| Plant height ? | Plant height 1.5 m |
| Origin of seeds ? | Origin of Seeds: Serbia |
| Origin Country of Variety ? | Variety from: Serbia |
| Seeds Gallery recommend this plant ? | Seeds Gallery recommend this plant! |
| Medicinal Plant ? | Medicinal Plant: Yes |
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