Polygonaceae Rumex acetosella L.

Common Sheep Sorrel

Hesquiat - Food, Sour

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 71

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Scientific name: Rumex acetosella L.
USDA symbol: RUAC3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Sheep Sorrel
Family: Polygonaceae
Family (APG): Polygonaceae
Native American Tribe: Hesquiat
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Sour
Notes: Tart, tangy leaves chewed by children.

RECRD: 685 id: 35171

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