garden sorrel

noun

Rumex acetosa

Similar
common sorrelspinach docknarrow-leaved dockFrench sorrelRumex scutatussour dockRumex acetosa

Meanings

noungarden sorrel (uncountable)

Synonyms & antonyms

nounRumex acetosa

Similar
common sorrelspinach docknarrow-leaved dock

More synonyms by meaning

nounlow perennial with small silvery-green ovate to hastate leaves

Similar
French sorrelRumex scutatus

nounEuropean sorrel with large slightly acidic sagittate leaves grown throughout north temperate zone for salad and spring greens

Similar
sour dockRumex acetosa

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