Common Sorrel Collection

Red purple wildflower common sorrel Victorian botanical illustration by Anne Pratt
Red purple wildflower common sorrel. Also known as garden sorrel, Rumex acetosa, and often simply called sorrel. This is a perennial herb in the family Polygonaceae

Flowering Plants of Great Britain: Common Sorrel, Sheeps Sorrel, Kidney-Shaped Mountain Sorrel
6024283 Flowering Plants of Great Britain: Common Sorrel, Sheeps Sorrel, Kidney-Shaped Mountain Sorrel, Spurge Laurel (colour litho) by English School

Common Sorrel, Rumex Acetosa (colour litho)
2802671 Common Sorrel, Rumex Acetosa (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Common Sorrel, Rumex Acetosa)

Wildflowers. 1. sheeps Sorrel 2. common Sorrel 3. spotted Persicaria 4. black Bindweed 4a. Seedling Of Black Bindweed
Wildflowers. 1.sheeps Sorrel 2.common Sorrel 3.spotted Persicaria 4.black Bindweed 4a. Seedling Of Black Bindweed

Rumex Acetosa; Common Sorrel

Rumex Acetosa; Common Sorrel

Rumex Acetosa, Common Sorrel

Sorrel or Spinach dock - Rumex acetosa (Oxalis) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542

Sorrel leaf stoma, SEM C016 / 8059
Sorrel leaf stoma. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a stoma (round, centre) on the surface of a leaf from a common sorrel (Rumex acetosa) plant

Sorrel leaf stoma, SEM C016 / 8058
Sorrel leaf stoma. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a stoma (round, centre) on the surface of a leaf from a common sorrel (Rumex acetosa) plant

Sorrel leaf stoma, SEM C016 / 8057
Sorrel leaf stoma. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a stoma (round, centre) on the surface of a leaf from a common sorrel (Rumex acetosa) plant

Sorrel leaf stoma, SEM C016 / 8055
Sorrel leaf stoma. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a stoma (oval, centre) on the surface of a leaf from a common sorrel (Rumex acetosa) plant

Common sorrel (Rumex acetosa) flower spikes. The leaves of this perennial plant can be added to soups or salads, while the juice of the plant is believed to be diuretic (encourages urination)

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Discover the beauty of common sorrel, a vibrant red-purple wildflower captured in exquisite Victorian botanical illustrations by Anne Pratt. This flowering plant is native to Great Britain and can be found in various forms such as sheeps sorrel, kidney-shaped mountain sorrel, and spurge laurel. The color lithographs showcasing common sorrel, Rumex Acetosa, highlight its striking hues and intricate details. Leonhart Fuchs' depiction of this plant in his renowned work 'De historia stirpium commentarii insignes' further emphasizes its significance. In the wildflowers series featuring sheeps sorrel, common sorrel, spotted persicaria, black bindweed (including a seedling), we see how common sorrel stands out with its distinct characteristics. Its leaves contain fascinating stomas that have been magnified through scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Let these captivating images inspire you to appreciate the enchanting allure of common sorrel.