Sour Greens (Rumex venosus)

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

Rumex venosus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - cooked. Used as greens. Young stems - cooked. Used like rhubarb. — Young leaves - cooked.; Young stems - cooked.; Used like rhubarb.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)