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Rock sorrel

Rumex induratus

Layer 4 · Herbaceous
Edible companion

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Native to south-west Europe, it is a perennial plant adapted to stony ground. It offers edible leaves with a fresh flavour in dry areas of the food forest.

It can be planted now — September is one of the best months.

See which trees rock sorrel grows well with

Pick the central tree on your land and see the full guild.

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Needs

Water: Low
Light: Full sun
Size: Herb up to 0.5 m
Mature diameter: 0.4 m
Soils: Sandy, Limestone, Loam
Climates: Hot, dry Mediterranean, Inland / Continental, Mountain / cold

Calendar

January
February
March — Harvest — Planting
April — Harvest — Planting
May — Harvest
June
July
August
September — Planting
October — Harvest — Planting
November — Harvest
December

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The leaves, with a tangy flavour, are used in salads and soups, but contain oxalates.

Where to buy

Grows well with

Central trees this plant has already been paired with.

Pomegranate

Central trees worth considering

May work well together — same soil and climate, complementary layers. We have not seen this combination in a generated guild yet.

Cork oak

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.