Plant Details

Rumex scutatus

Buckler-Leaved Sorrel, French sorrel

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General Information

Scientific name: Rumex scutatus
Also known as: Buckler-Leaved Sorrel, French sorrel

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 0.60 m
Width: 0.60 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
Carbon farming

Description

Leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked. They have a delicious lemon-like flavor that most people find overwhelming when used in large quantities. They make a tasty addition to salads and can also be used as herbs. This species has less acidic leaves than sorrel (Rumex acetosa) and is therefore often preferred. It is important to use the leaves sparingly due to their oxalic acid content.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/05
End of Harvest: 30/09