A malvaceous plant (Hibiscus Sabdariffa) whose acid calyxes and capsules are used in the West Indies for making tarts and acid drinks.
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A troublesome weed (Rumex Acetosella), also called sheep sorrel.
Salt of sorrel (Chem.), binoxalate of potassa; so called because obtained from the juice of Rumex Acetosella, or Rumex Axetosa.
Sorrel tree (Bot.), a small ericaceous tree (Oxydendrum arboreum) whose leaves resemble those of the peach and have a sour taste. It is common along the Alleghanies. Called also sourwood.
Wood sorrel (Bot.), any plant of the genus Oxalis.
... bit of the red sorrel growing near, she baited her hook and cast her line. She had learned how to do that from seeing Uncle Moses test his various rods at home, and set herself to wait and watch with the "patience" he prescribed for any ... — The Brass Bound Box • Evelyn Raymond
... species is known in the West Indies as red sorrel, on account of the calyxes and capsules having an acid taste. They are made into cooling drinks, by sweetening and fermentation. The bark contains a strong useful fiber which makes good ropes if not too much twisted. It is also ... — Catalogue of Economic Plants in the Collection of the U. S. Department of Agriculture • William Saunders
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