Curly Dock is a European perennial weed naturalized throughout North America, with characteristic curly-edged basal leaves and tall stalks of reddish-brown seeds that persist through winter. The seeds are an important food for many grassland birds, especially during winter. Young leaves are edible and nutritious if cooked.
Best time to see a Curly Dock
The best time to see a Curly Dock is March–June, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 23,993 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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