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Arctic Dock

Arctic Dock

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 Alaska Natives such as the Yup'ik people, who include it in various dishes such as akutaq.

 

Main Photo Credit: "Arctic Dock (Rumex arcticus)" by Alexey P. Seregin, 2021. CC BY-NC 2.0.

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