Polygonaceae Rumex acetosella L.

Common Sheep Sorrel

Miwok - Food, Vegetable

Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A. and E. W. Gifford, 1933, Miwok Material Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 2(4):11, page 160

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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: Miwok
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Moistened, pulverized leaves eaten with salt, tasted sour like vinegar.

RECRD: 20119 id: 35174

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