What Is This ??

Question

I have an abundant of these beautiful greens, down slope of the compost bin.Please advise on whether its edible, toxic or ???THANKS

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Answer 1

That is a type of Rumex, or Sorrel

There are many types, and most are edible when young, though some are not palatable.

Here are some articels that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/sorrel/sorrel-herb.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/yellow-dock/curly-dock-control.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/sorrel/different-types-of-sorrel.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/sorrel/how-to-prepare-sorrel-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/controlling-sorrel-weeds.htm