common sorrel · Pruning

common sorrel · Rumex acetosa
Also known as: garden sorrel; green sauce; patriot's blood; sharp dock; sorrel dock; sour leek; sorrel; sour dock; sour grass

The green foliage of the herb sorrel has a tangy taste with little hints of citrus. It is often used in salads or cooked like spinach. It was once considered a vegetable, but it is now seen as a wild food plant. It is usually found on cliffs and coastal dunes.

Watering: Consistently damp soil, water often during hot summer heat wavesSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten in large amounts. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling