Rumex acetosella

Characteristics
Dicots
Polygonaceae
Rumex
Rumex acetosella L.
Field Sorrel; Sheep Sorrel
forb
1
**
Not Native AGCP (FACU), EMP (UPL) (NWPL) TN[SNA] KY[SNA] (State Rank) GNR (Global Rank)
Anther Type
Basifixed
Armaments
No
Base Flower Color
Pink
Carpel Number/Pistil
2
Duration
Perennial
Fruit Dehiscence
No
Fruit Type
Achene
Fruit Wet/Dry
Dry
General Ecology
Terrestrial
Growth Habit
forb
Leaf Arrangement
alternate
Leaf Complexity
simple
Leaf Dissection
0
Leaf Duration
deciduous
Leaf Fragrance
No
Leaflet Margins
entire
Leaflet Number
0
Moisture Requirements
Xeric; Mesic
Natural Area Presence
PCSF; FCFSP; ObedWSR; NCCGSNA; PK; LULA; LRC; LGS; DRU; GILES; BFM; GM; GRSM; SGSNA; WOLF; CCNMP; RCSP; LCW; SM; LC; BE; WOCG-BISO
Ovary Position
Superior
Overall Flower Symmetry
Actinomorphic
Ovules per Carpel
0
Parent Rock
Calcareous; Chert; Limestone; Sandstone
Perianth Present
Yes
Pistil Number
0
Placentation Type
Basal
Soil Composition
Mineral
Soil pH
Acidic; Alkaline; Circumneutral
Stamen Number
5
Unconsolidated Rock
Yes
Unconsolidated Size Class
Gravel; Sand
Woody Herbaceous
Herbaceous
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** Not applicable or data not available.
Classification
Polygonales
Rumex
Rumex acetosella L. - Field Sorrel; Sheep Sorrel
Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Ecoregions
  • Southeastern Plains
    • Blackland Prarie
  • Blue Ridge Mountains
  • Ridge and Valley
  • Cumberland Plateau
  • Cumberland Mountains
  • Allegheny Plateau
  • Interior Plateau
    • Bluegrass Region
    • Nashville Basin
    • Pennyroyal Karst Plain
    • Western Highland Rim
    • Eastern Highland Rim
  • Interior River Valleys and Hills
    • Shawnee / Caseyville Hills
  • Mississippi Alluvial Plain
  • Mississippi Valley Loess Plains
Synonyms
Specimens and Distribution

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Range of years during which specimens were collected:

Plant Photos
Rumex acetosella - 13
Rumex acetosella - Dwayne Estes View Full Size
Rumex acetosella - 13
Rumex acetosella - Dwayne Estes View Full Size
Rumex acetosella - 13
Rumex acetosella - Dwayne Estes View Full Size
Rumex acetosella - 13
Rumex acetosella - Dwayne Estes View Full Size
Rumex acetosella - 2
Rumex acetosella - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Rumex acetosella - 2
Rumex acetosella - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Rumex acetosella - 2
Rumex acetosella - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Rumex acetosella - 2
Rumex acetosella - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Rumex acetosella - 2
Rumex acetosella - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Rumex acetosella - 2
Rumex acetosella - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Rumex acetosella - 2
Rumex acetosella - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Rumex acetosella - 2
Rumex acetosella - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Rumex acetosella - 2
Rumex acetosella - Joey Shaw View Full Size