Sheep Sorrel
Latin: Rumex acetosella
Photo Credits: Alan Bergo
Description: Young leaves are thick and sword or arrowhead-shaped, growing clustered together from spreading rhizomes.
The flowers bloom on tall, reddish stems rising 15 to 50 cm high; male flowers are yellow, while female flowers are red.
Photo Credits: Yorkshire Flower Essences
Harvest and Sustainability: An introduced species from Eurasia commonly found in disturbed areas. It can be harvested throughout the spring and summer.
Photo Credits: Alan Bergo
Uses: Can be eaten fresh as a garnish or mixed into salads. It features a bright, sour, lemony flavor and is high in vitamin C.
*Warning*
Avoid consuming large amounts due to high content of oxalic acid which interferes with calcium absorption.
