Herb patience, monk's rhubarb seeds (Rumex patientia)

Herb patience, monk's rhubarb seeds (Rumex patientia)

Price for Package of 100 seeds.

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.