Red Veined Sorrel

Red sorrel is a hardy, leafy herb that grows in patches low to the ground, reaching anywhere from 10 to 40 centimeters tall and spreading by underground roots. The plant forms a rosette or circular arrangement of arrow-shaped leaves and sprouts slender, upright, reddish-brown flower stalks that produce clusters of tiny yellow or red flowers. The bright green leaves have a smooth surface and toothless, slightly curled edges, growing about five centimeters long. Red sorrel offers a distinct, bright, sour flavor with grassy undertones and tangy notes similar to lemon or sour apple.