sorrel; common sorrel; garden sorrel; spinach dock
Refers to the plant Rumex acetosa, a perennial herb with sour-tasting leaves used in cooking and salads.
Sorrel leaves are sour and are sometimes used in salads.
In spring, sorrel grows along the roadside.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant is usually written in kana.
From 酸い葉, “sour leaf,” named for the plant’s sharply acidic taste.