Polygonaceae Rumex acetosella L.

Common Sheep Sorrel

Iroquois - Food, Spice

Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 113

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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: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Spice
Notes: Used with salt in a brine for cucumbers.

RECRD: 7679 id: 35172

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