Curly Dock (Rumex crispus) | Triple 5 Plant Codex

# Curly Dock (Rumex crispus) | Triple 5 Plant Codex ## Identification Block - **Accepted Scientific Name:** *Rumex crispus* - **Family:** Polygonaceae - **Common Names:** Curly Dock - **Scope Statement:** This page covers *Rumex crispus* in the context of the Triple 5 Plant Codex for riparian, wild, and woody forage management in TN/KY. ## Required Page Structure ### 1. Overview Curly Dock is a non-native species relevant to wild forage and riparian systems in the Mid-South. It is classified under the Polygonaceae family and is commonly identified in wild, invasive contexts. ### 6. Toxicity and Animal Interaction - **Toxicity Level:** Moderate - **Species Affected:** livestock - **Exposure Scenarios:** Risks associated with moderate toxicity level, especially for livestock. ### 11. Homestead Decision Guidance **Monitor.** Decision based on moderate toxicity and invasive status. ### 12. Source Reference Appendix - [USDA PLANTS Profile](https://plants.usda.gov/home/search?query=Rumex%20crispus) - [UT Extension - Riparian Management](https://utextension.tennessee.edu/) - [UK Extension - Forage Resources](https://forages.ca.uky.edu/) ## Structured Data - **Title:** Curly Dock (Rumex crispus) | Triple 5 Plant Codex - **Slug:** curly-dock - **Common Name:** Curly Dock - **Scientific Name:** Rumex crispus - **Family:** Polygonaceae - **Categories:** wild, invasive - **Toxicity Level:** moderate - **Animals Affected:** livestock - **Invasive Status:** invasive - **Native Status:** non-native