Rumex acetosa

Common name(s): sorrel, garden sorrel

Description: perennial; a very nutritious herb with a higher vitamin content than both kale and spinach. Forms a rosette of tangy green leaves that can be harvested at any time. Young (small) leaves have the best flavor and are best for fresh applications; older leaves are best for soups or sauces. Quite popular in Eurasia and parts of Africa, but not as well- known in the U.S.

Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 2 ft.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Uses: culinary- salads, omelettes, soups and sauces

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Distribution: widespread in Eurasia