Rumex scutatus

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Buckler-leaved sorrelHerbFamily: Polygonaceae

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

East facing, south facing, west facing

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Sorrel leaves have a tangy taste, with hints of citrus. They may be harvested as a baby leaf and used in salads, but can also be harvested when mature and cooked like spinach. Sorrel works well as an accompaniment to fish, meat and egg dishes, and as an ingredient in soup and gratins. Leaves may also be added raw to dishes.

Buckler-leaved sorrel, Rumex scutatus, is a low-growing, creeping sorrel. It's easy to grow, producing masses of delicious, tangy leaves, which are best eaten raw in salads.

Grow buckler-leaved sorrel in a sunny or partially-shady spot, in a fertile and moisture-retentive soil.

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Rumex ‘Scutatus’ and wildlife

Rumex ‘Scutatus’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Rumex ‘Scutatus’ poisonous?

Rumex ‘Scutatus’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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