MOUNTAIN SORREL
Common Names: Mountain Sorrel, Alpine Sorrel.
Scientific Name: Oxyria digyna
When to Find: Summer.
Where to Find: Higher mountains.
Parts Used: Leaves.
Preparation: Cook as potherb changing water at least once.
Storage: Sun dry and keep free of moisture.
Identification: Leaves are small and round or kidney-shaped. Clump-style plant with a fleshy taproot. Flowering stalk can reach 1-1½ feet. Flowers are hardly noticeable before they turn into reddish seed capsules.
