Is this edible?

Siikibam

Siikibam

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I’ve no clue what this is so hoping for some help. There is a lot of it growing in the garden. 4191A53E-4A2E-47A1-AD58-40BA86D6025C.jpegF36830CB-408B-446A-BBFD-AE0D2D956FAA.jpeg2EB29C28-F647-44E1-84BA-B5EBB7E47E9E.jpeg
 
Looks like dock to me, or maybe sorrel, both can be eaten when young but not once flowered, personally I avoid feeding them just in case.
 
I agree with dock. If we had been stung by a stinging need, my mum used to look around for a dock leaf, pick it, spit on it and rub it on the sting and it used to take the stinging sensation away.
 
Yep, definitely dock and I see you have sticky goose grass too- my piggies like that. Have no idea whether dock is safe to eat or not though.
 
Betsy said:
I agree with dock. If we had been stung by a stinging need, my mum used to look around for a dock leaf, pick it, spit on it and rub it on the sting and it used to take the stinging sensation away.
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Yes! We used to to that too. Happy childhood memories of playing “down the canal” with all the children from my street. Bliss
 
Thank you all. I thought it may be but wasn’t sure. @Pound Shilling & Pig why do you avoid feeding it? None have flowered yet though.
 
Siikibam said:
Thank you all. I thought it may be but wasn’t sure. @Pound Shilling & Pig why do you avoid feeding it? None have flowered yet though.
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I think that the oxalic acid is much higher once it has flowered but am cautious of oxalic acid in general because it is a bladder irritant and can contribute to bladder problems. I don't feed spinach or beetroot leaves either for the same reason.
 
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