French Sorrel
Rumex scutatus
Family: Polygonaceae
Herbaceous perennial. Native to Southern Eurasia. The main
utility of this broadleaf Sorrel is to enliven soups and sauces with its
pure acidity. High vitamin content, gargle for sore throat.
Cultivation: Sow the seeds in the early spring. Thin or transplant
to 1 foot apart. Prefers a dryish and sunny location. Flowers
rust-red to 3 feet.
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