Sorrel is one of the most spicy vegetations in its family. There are about two hundred species which naturally grow in middle climate areas on the Northern half round. Nowadays, sorrel is introduced world wide.
Ruccola is mainly used for flavouring salads and lettuce, but it can also be stewed. The seeds can be eaten with bread. Ruccola has a walnut-like taste, sometimes a little bitter, and containts much vitamin C. The usage of this herb salads and lettuce is a typical Toscan thing.
