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Sorrel, French

Common NameSorrel, French
Botanical NameRumex scutatus

Prices

Normal PriceHerbology Subscriber Price
Plant$5.95 / pot$5.36 / pot

Description

French Sorrel is a bitter tasting plant, its broad leaves with their citrus notes enliven the flavour of soups, sauces, salads, omelettes, quiche etc. Due to the high vitamin content, sorrel was used to prevent scurry. A diuretic and kidney tonic. Used as gargle to treat sore throats. An essential plant in every garden. French Sorrel is a native of southern France and prefers rocky, well drained soils in protected sunny position. Frost resistant but drought tender. A perennial plant of alpine regions, growing to 1m x 0.3m.

  • This plant can be planted in a container.
Sorrel, French - Rumex scutatus

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Catalogue & Growing Guide

Catalogue & Growing Guide

More than a tag in a plant pot, the Growing Guide is an essential companion for the successful cultivation of herbs supplied by All Rare Herbs.

Climate, country of origin, soil type and aspect are just some of the variables included in the our cultivation notes.

Traditional uses a herb are also given, together with information on size, flowering etc.

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