Sheep's sorrel currently has a botanical name of Rumex acetosella though at times it has been known as Acetosa acetosella. It has a creeping root system, which is very similar to a rhizome system.

Sheep Sorrel: This weedy sorrel (Rumex acetosella) has slender, triangular leaves and an acidic taste. "There are also smaller-leaved varieties, like wild sorrel or wood sorrel, whose leaves ...

This beloved French herb is used like a leafy green in everything from sauces and salads to fish, potatoes, and creamy dishes. Would you recognize sorrel at the grocery store, farmers market, or ...