Scientific name: Rumex acetosella
Family: POLYGONACEAE
Common names: Sheep sorrel, sour weed
Perennial weed
Root system: Taproot with branching rhizomes
Conditions:
Soil: Sandy, loamy or clayey, prefers acidic soils
Moisture: moist – well drained soil
Light: semi shade – full shade
Location: meadows, blueberry fields
Aesthetic:
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Comments: Can be used to garnish salads or as a curdling agent in cheesemaking
Vancouver Island Grows 