| Rumex arcticus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Polygonaceae |
| Genus: | Rumex |
| Species: | R. arcticus |
| Binomial name | |
| Rumex arcticus | |
Rumex arcticus, commonly known as arctic dock [1] or sourdock, is a perennial flowering plant that is native to Alaska. 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.
