Common sheep sorrel (Rumex tenuifolius)

Family: Polygonaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Rumex tenuifolius is a PERENNIAL. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Wind. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - raw. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Widespread but uncommon, it is usually found in the poorest soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)