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Rumex acetosella

Sheep Sorrel at Cook, ACT

Rumex acetosella at Cook, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 10:56 AM
Rumex acetosella at Cook, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 10:56 AM
Rumex acetosella at Cook, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 10:56 AM
Rumex acetosella at Cook, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 10:56 AM
Rumex acetosella at Cook, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 10:56 AM
Rumex acetosella at Cook, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 10:56 AM
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Rumex acetosella BettyDonWood 6 Mar 2020
Rumex acetosella CathB 6 Mar 2020

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2 comments

BettyDonWood
   7 Mar 2020
This is a stinker to remove. You have to remove every little bit of root, which breaks off very easily.
CathB
   7 Mar 2020
Thanks Betty. Probably best to try while the soil is soft after the rain then.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 3 Mar 2020 10:56 AM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by
  • Yes In flower
  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height

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Species information

  • Rumex acetosella Scientific name
  • Sheep Sorrel Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Minor weed or pest
  • Up to 1834.38m Recorded at altitude
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  • Synonyms

    Rumex acetosella Acetosella vulgaris Actosella vulgaris

Seasonal activity

  • In flower

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