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Rumex acerosella


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Rumex acerosella
Sheep sorrel


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  • Scientific Name: Rumex acerosella
  • Common Name(s): Sheep sorrel
  • Edible: yes
  • Medicinal: no
  • Parts Used: root, stem, fruit, leaf


  • Logos
    13 Aug, 2008

    CAUTION--These plants contain oxalic acid that can be damaging if too many plants are eaten raw. Cooking seems to destroy the chemical.
    Current Rating: 0.0000
    Logos
    13 Aug, 2008

    Description: These plants are seldom more than 30 centimeters tall. They have alternate leaves, often with arrowlike bases, very small flowers, and frequently reddish stems.
    Current Rating: 0.0000
    Logos
    13 Aug, 2008

    Habitat and Distribution: Look for these plants in old fields and other disturbed areas in North America and Europe.
    Current Rating: 0.0000
    Logos
    13 Aug, 2008

    Edible Parts: The plants are edible raw or cooked.
    Current Rating: 0.0000
    Nwy
    18 Sep, 2008

    Method: Try adding a leaf or two to your soup or stock, it will add a definite "je ne sais quoi" that you'll be craving the next time you make soup without it. They are also a very good addition to salads or sandwiches. Or you could try crushing some up and adding the juices to a marinade. A very delicious plant.
    Current Rating: 0.0000

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