Sorrel
Rumex acetosa
Recognisable by its arrow-shaped leaves, Sorrel is a tangy perennial herb sometimes used in soups or sauces for its sharp flavour. Its tall stalks of reddish-brown seed clusters appear in summer.
- Habitat: Grasslands, field edges, coastal slopes with decent soil moisture
- When to See: Leaves visible from spring onward; flower/seed stalks in late spring to summer
- Length: Up to 60 cm when in flower