VMS -- Botany (f42r)

["Dana F. Scott" <dfscott@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

This folio shows two plants. Here I address the one on the left. This
upside down shield or spear head shaped leaf is most likely Rumex
scutatus which is known as French Sorrel; also referred to as cow's
tongue and looks similar to spinach.

Photo: (refer to descriptions for additional pictures)
http://www.canalvip.com.br/neumart/pm/rumexssp.htm

Description:
http://commhum.mccneb.edu/fstdatabase/HTM_files/veggieHTM/sorrel.htm
http://garden.cas.psu.edu/vegcrops/herbs/rumexacetosa.html
http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/s/sorfre65.html
http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/mod03/03900086.html
http://www.gardenbed.com/r/3466.cfm
http://fritid.frederikshavn.dk/foreninger/djh/Artikler/fransk%20syre.htm

http://www.soupsong.com/fsorrel.html
http://www.powen.freeserve.co.uk/herbs/Sorrel.htm

Illustration:
http://linnaeus.nrm.se/botany/fbo/r/bilder/rumex/rumescu1.jpg

Distribution:
http://jupiter.u-3mrs.fr/~msc41www/txtsia/PA3556.HTM
http://jupiter.u-3mrs.fr/~msc41www/txtpro/FP4715.HTM

Regards,
Dana