A culinary herb native to Europe and Northern Asia, sorrel is a member of the buckwheat family (Polygonaceae) and is grown for its flavorful leaves. Sorrel's lemony punch comes from oxalic acid ...

This beloved French herb is used like a leafy green in everything from sauces and salads to fish, potatoes, and creamy dishes ...

Brassicaceae, Cyperaceae, Molluginaceae, Nyctaginaceae, Polygonaceae and Rhamnaceae have 3 species each. Malvaceae, Portulaceae, Tamaricaceae and Tiliaceae are represented by 2 species. The rest of ...