Common Sorrel
| Latin Name: | Rumex acetosa |
| Manx Name: | Shughlaig |
| Season: | May - August |
| Locations where this species is found: | |
| Calf Sound Glen Auldyn Groudle Glen Montpelier Clypse and Kerrowdhoo Fleshwick Bradda Head Archallagan Port Soderick Chibbanagh Langness Port St Mary Glen Rushen Maughold Ballaugh Curraghs Calf of Man | |
This common plant can be found in grassy places all over the island, preferring slightly damp soil. Sorrel and Dock plants come from the same family.
While edible, Sorrel contains oxalic acid and shouldn't be eaten in large quantities.
The Manx name for Sorrel is "Shughlaig".
While edible, Sorrel contains oxalic acid and shouldn't be eaten in large quantities.
The Manx name for Sorrel is "Shughlaig".
