Lapatho-Rumex sp

Alternative names: Lapato, ksinolapato, ksinithra, agriosesklo
Family: Polygonaceae

Annualplantsthat reach50 cm.Are foundalmosteverywhereinuncultivatedplaces.It hasabout5 specieswidespreadinGreece.

Theleaves aredark greenandhaveaslightlysourtaste.Gatheredfromearly autumnuntilthe end ofthespring.Boiledcookedalone orwith meatandusedforpies.