| Description | Raspberry Dressing Rumex Lettuce (Rumex sanguineus) A plant grown for its colorful foliage and edible young leaves. |
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| Pronunciation | (ROO-meks)(san-GWIN-ee-us) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | (5)6 |
| Sunlight | full, tolerates some shade |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Flowers | star shaped green, turning to reddish brown, borne on erect stems |
| Leaves | forms a rosette of leaves, leaves have red or purple veins |
| Dimensions | 6-10 by 6-10 inches (HS) |
| Maintenance | cut off flower stalk to keep the plant a compact mound |
| Misc Facts | Harvest the leaves throughout the season. Tastes like Chard or Spinach. aka: French Sorrel Raspberry Dressing |