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Rumex acetosa
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Colour: |
Pink / red |
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Flowering: |
May - July |
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Height: |
Up to 3' (100 cm) |
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Family: |
Polygonaceae
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Common Sorrel |
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Common sorrel is a common weed. The leaves are arrow-shaped
and from them grow lots of tiny red or green flowers along
the stem.
The leaves are very rich in Vitamin C and they have been
used in the past to prevent scurvy or reduce a fever. The
leaves can be used in salads. |
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Common
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