Rumex acetosella

Sheep Sorrel at Watson, ACT

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Identification history

Rumex acetosella 22 Oct 2021 Tapirlord
Rumex sp. 21 Oct 2021 MPW

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Seasonal abundance, ephemeral, currently Flowering, in grassy woodland in open sunny locations. Typical Rumex compound Inflorescence. Flowers have Distinctive Red and white colouration,, leaves very narrow and elongate. Endemic or Exotic sp ?

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Tapirlord wrote:
   22 Oct 2021
Exotic, unfortunately, this species is widespread across Canberra, it has even made it to the summit of Mt Bimberi.
MPW wrote:
   22 Oct 2021
OK, Thanks for this Info, so time for more Weed control for yet another Weedy species at this Fair location 😐

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Additional information

  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

Species information

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

    Rumex acetosella Acetosella vulgaris Actosella vulgaris

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