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Rumex arcticus
Rumex arcticus, commonly known as arctic dock or sourdock, is a perennial flowering plant that is native to Arctic and subarctic regions. Its leaves are an important part of the diet of the Alaska Natives such as the Yup'ik people, who include it in various dishes such as akutaq.
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Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
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