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| Identification |
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Genus
Rumex
Species
acetosa
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
sorrel
syre
sour dock
herb patience
patience dock
Family
POLYGONACEAE
Specimen number
S12060
Data source
ColorNat p24;DyePl p67;HtZn p164;MedPl p262;UnVeg p369
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 04
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-08b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
This whole plant as well as the roots and the leaves has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by Rumex acetosa including yellow, pink and greenish-yellow. Sorrel is used in Norway for dyeing. Herb patience (also known as patience dock, sorrel or sour dock) can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. Rumex acetosa is known as syre in Norwegian. It needs a bit of a cold spell with temperatures below 15� Fahrenheit to do its best. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species likes full sun. It likes moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
detoxifier
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It is tart and juicy. The list of beneficial vitamins and minerals found in Rumex acetosa is impressive; notably vitamin A, vitamin C and iron are all present. Herb patience (sometimes called patience dock, sorrel or sour dock) if frequently used as a flavoring. This plant is most frequently used cooked. This species may have beneficial uses as a detoxifier. The plant parts used in herbal preparations are the aerial parts.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
sour lemon tasting leaves
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Whole plant
Roots
Leaves
Dye color
yellow,pink,greenish-yellow
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Clumps
Crop spacing
4"
Row spacing
Cold frame
8 to 10 weeks
Planting period
May 01 - May 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Hardy
Heat requirement
Any
Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Time to harvest
spring to fall
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Flavoring
Nutritional value
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Iron
Edible parts
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
tart and juicy
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
May is normally the best time to begin planting. Provide 4" spacing when grown in quantity. Harden in a cold frame for 8 to 10 weeks prior to setting out. Nitrogen is required for optimal growth. The best harvesting period is spring to fall. Rumex acetosa is typically propagated by seed. Herb patience (in some places called patience dock, sorrel or sour dock) is thought to originate from Norway.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Rumex acetosa has an annual life cycle. Leaves: Herb patience (locally known in some parts as patience dock, sorrel or sour dock) has narrow leaves.
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