It is often tinged, especially towards the end of the summer, a deep red hue. It grows to about a foot high. It has narrow sharp pointed leaves and spikes of green flowers turning to red.
Sheep sorrel flowers in late spring.
Sorrel plants have been a folk remedy for cancer for centuries in both Europe and America. Sheep Sorrel has been observed by researchers to break down tumors, and to alleviate some chronic conditions and degenerative diseases. It is high in vitamins A, B complex, C, D, K and E. Its minerals include significant levels of calcium, iron, magnesium, silicon, sulfur, zinc, manganese, iodine, and copper. It is rich in potassium oxalate. It is an astringent, diuretic, and fever reducer.