Alpo Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Curious what these are. The stalk is ribbed, like celery. I know it's a weed. The stalk is very juicy. The juice is sour. When I was a kid we called this Indian Cane - possibly because it is red. And we chilled CHEWED it, all the time. Never had any ill effects. Then it seemed to die out by the time I got out of high school. Hadn't seen any for years. Then 3 or 4 years ago I see it everywhere. The stalk is green with a light reddish tinge. There are joints every so often, like bamboo. The seed head is extremely red. Anybody recognize it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 We don't care what it taste like. Did you try to smoke any of it? P.S. actually, it looks like the stuff that grows wild back on my neighbors farm among the Thistle weeds. To me, its rag weed, but I'm sure that ain't the name of it. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 It's a weed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Dock.....Rumex spp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie MacNeil, SASS #48580 Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 4 hours ago, Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 said: Dock.....Rumex spp. What Sam said. Looks like the sour dock that we get around here in wet fields. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 My grandparents called it Doc. Scientifically its Genus is Rumex. There are hundreds of different species if you count the possible hybrids. Plants of the World Online can help you drill down if you are so inclined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 It appears to be sheep sorrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramblin Gambler Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Why'd you chew it if it was sour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 Why do people drink lemonade? Eat sweet and sour candy? Because it was good. Maybe tart is a better description than sour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Alpo said: Why do people drink lemonade? Eat sweet and sour candy? Because it was good. Maybe tart is a better description than sour. The plant has a long history of medicinal properties and rich in Vitamin C. As with any herbal do your research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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