that stem though

i picked this dock stem intending to use the abundant seeds to make another asemic writing piece. but it wasn’t until i got it home that i noticed that black stem. it’s stunning. i couldn’t take my eyes off of it. i have no idea if this is typical or unusual. i will find out soon, as i will surely be foraging for more dock this week, because everyone needs a stash of onyx colored stems. naturally.

curly dock (Rumex crispus)