Definition

Noun: * A species of flowering plant: Rumex acetosella is the scientific name for a small, perennial herb commonly known as sheep's sorrel or red sorrel. It is characterized by its arrow-shaped leaves and a pleasantly sour, acidic taste.

Usage

• is often found in acidic, sandy, or disturbed soils.
• The leaves of can be used in small quantities in salads for a lemony flavor.
• Botanists study the spread of in grassland ecosystems.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical taxonomy, belongs to the family Polygonaceae.
• The species name is derived from Latin, referencing its acetous (sour) taste.

Variants and Related Words

• Sheep's sorrel (n): The most common common name for .
• Red sorrel (n): Another common name, referring to the reddish coloration of its flowers and sometimes its stems.
• Field sorrel (n): A less specific name sometimes used for this plant.
• Sorrel (n): A general term for plants in the and genera with sour-tasting leaves; is one type of sorrel.

Synonyms

• Sheep sorrel
• Red sorrel

Notes

• is often considered a weed in lawns and agricultural fields.
• It is a dioecious plant, meaning individual plants are either male or female.

Noun

1. small plant having pleasantly acid-tasting arrow-shaped leaves; common in dry places