Sorrel | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | |
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(unranked): | Core eudicots
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Genus: | Rumex
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Species: | R. acetosa
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Binomial name | |
Rumex acetosa | |
Synonyms | |
Rumex stenophyllus Ledeb. |
Sorrel (Rumex acetosa), also called common sorrel or garden sorrel, is a perennial herb that is cultivated as a garden herb or leaf vegetable (pot herb). Sorrel is also known by the names spinach dock and narrow-leaved dock.