Editing Sorrel (section)

== Characteristics ==

* '''Physical Characteristics''': Sorrel plants typically grow to about 60 cm (24 inches) in height. They have arrow-shaped leaves that can develop shades of deeper greens, reds, and purples in their veins. The leaves are rich in vitamins A and C and have been used for their nutritional and medicinal properties<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorrel</ref><ref>https://phillyorchards.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Sorrel-Info-Sheet.pdf</ref>.
* '''Growing Conditions''': Sorrel thrives in average, medium, well-drained soil under full sun conditions. It is hardy in zones 3 to 7 and can self-seed, spreading in gardens<ref>http://missouribotanicalgarden.org/plantfinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=285455</ref>. It can grow in poor soil and is often found in waste places, meadows, and cultivated fields<ref>http://floranorthamerica.org/Rumex_acetosa</ref>.
* '''Lifecycle''': Sorrel is a perennial plant that flowers from May to June, producing whorled spikes of reddish-green flowers that turn purplish with age<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorrel</ref><ref>https://phillyorchards.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Sorrel-Info-Sheet.pdf</ref>.

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