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Meanings of Rumex acetosella in English

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

Synonyms
Examples for "sheep sorrel"
Examples for "sheep sorrel"
1
Then came sheep sorrel, and the rock-rose and thorn-brush.
The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
2
Oca: Hardy, edible root, related to sheep sorrel.
Inca Land: Explorations in the Highlands of Peru
3
Reddy resembles the common, but much-admired sheep sorrel, while I am like that tender little flower, the forget-me-not.
Grace Harlowe's Sophomore Year at High School / The Record of th...
4
The sheep sorrel is a good kidney remedy, and the ice bag by continuous application will relieve the congestion.
Mother's Remedies / Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies ...
5
At the moment wild wood sorrel, sheep sorrel and wild pea (vetch) will be on the sought-after list.
The Irish Times