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| Identification |
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Genus
Rumex
Species
scutatus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
French sorrel
Family
POLYGONACEAE
Specimen number
S12061
Data source
CrscntBlm;HtZn p164;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
Hiro's friend
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
4 inch pot
Garden location
Herb garden
Garden notes
Rumex scutatus can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. It needs a bit of a cold spell with temperatures below 15� Fahrenheit to do its best. French sorrel needs summer days with high heat. Full sun is needed for this plant to do its best. It needs soil that is moist.
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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
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
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 scutatus is impressive; notably vitamin A, vitamin C and iron are all present. French sorrel is most often used as a flavoring. This plant is most often used cooked.
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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
Dye color
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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
The best month for planting is May. When planted agriculturally, space the plants 4" apart. 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. Propagation of Rumex scutatus can be achieved by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Rumex scutatus has an annual life cycle. Leaves: French sorrel has shield shaped leaves.
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