NZ Lifestyle Block

Pasture Weed Watch

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Common as dock

Competes in your gardens, pastures and bare land

Where is it found?

Most of New Zealand

Is it toxic?

No, but can cause mineral deficienci­es in humans and livestock if eaten in large quantities, can cause dermatitis in some people

Other uses

Was used as a food source during the Great Depression, high in some nutrient minerals such as potassium

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