Herb
Buckler Leaf Sorrel
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Buckler leaf (French) sorrel has small, shield-shaped leaves—milder, more cucumber-lemon than lank common sorrel, and less stringy. Ideal raw in salads where acetosa would be too aggressive. The gourmet salad sorrel. Does not bulk into huge sauce pots as fast, but quality per leaf is high.
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Characteristics
Preparations
Fine GarnishLight SauceRaw Salad
Traits
DelicateFrench TypeMilderMilder AcidSalad FriendlyShield LeafShield Shape
History
FR
French gardens distinguished buckler-leaved sorrel for finer cooking.
FR
Seed trade spread buckler leaf as French sorrel abroad.
Salad mixes and chefs preferred buckler leaf for raw use.
Specialty growers kept buckler leaf as premium salad sorrel.