Leaves have a sharp and tangy flavour ideal for salads, mixed salad leaves and makes an excellent border or large container plant. Sorrel red veined is ideal for microgreens, can be used as cut and come again, makes an excellent border or large container plant. Bright green leaves contrast sharply with the red stems and the blood red veins. Alternative salad recommended by WHICH for its classic taste and bright red streaks. Vulinary Herb Rumex sanguineus var. sanguineus.