Rumex acetosella

Sheep Sorrel at Watson, ACT

Rumex acetosella at Watson, ACT - 10 Oct 2021
Rumex acetosella at Watson, ACT - 10 Oct 2021
Rumex acetosella at Watson, ACT - 10 Oct 2021
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Identification history

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

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User's notes

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.
MAX 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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Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) at Watson, ACT - 17 Nov 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 17 Nov 2024 by waltraud
Leptospermum continentale (Prickly Teatree) at Watson, ACT - 17 Nov 2024 by waltraud
Rosa rubiginosa (Sweet Briar, Eglantine) at Watson, ACT - 17 Nov 2024 by waltraud
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Watson, ACT - 11 Oct 2024 by waltraud
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Watson, ACT - 11 Oct 2024 by waltraud
Ulex europaeus (Gorse) at Watson, ACT - 21 Sep 2024 by MAX
Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Watson, ACT - 19 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Viburnum tinus (Laurustinus) at Watson, ACT - 20 Jan 2024 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 28 Aug 2023 by abread111
Galium aparine (Goosegrass, Cleavers) at Watson, ACT - 28 Aug 2023 by abread111
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 28 Aug 2023 by abread111
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by abread111
Acacia baileyana x Acacia dealbata (Cootamundra Wattle x Silver Wattle (Hybrid)) at Watson, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by abread111
Acacia baileyana (Cootamundra Wattle, Golden Mimosa) at Watson, ACT - 2 Aug 2023 by HappyWanderer
Pyracantha fortuneana (Firethorn) at Watson, ACT - 10 Jul 2023 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 10 Jul 2023 by abread111
Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata (Southern Blue Gum, Eurabbie) at Watson, ACT - 10 Jul 2023 by abread111
Asparagus asparagoides (Bridal Creeper, Florist's Smilax) at Watson, ACT - 25 Jul 2022 by abread111
Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Watson, ACT - 5 Apr 2022 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 15 May 2021 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 15 May 2021 by waltraud
Echinochloa crus-galli (Barnyard Grass) at Watson, ACT - 6 Apr 2021 by MAX
Lactuca serriola f. serriola (Prickly Lettuce) at Watson, ACT - 5 Apr 2021 by waltraud
Erigeron sp. (Fleabanes) at Watson, ACT - 5 Apr 2021 by waltraud
Echinochloa crus-galli (Barnyard Grass) at Watson, ACT - 5 Apr 2021 by waltraud
Hirschfeldia incana (Buchan Weed) at Watson, ACT - 5 Apr 2021 by MAX
Agrocybe sp. at Watson, ACT - 1 Apr 2021 by waltraud
Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata (Southern Blue Gum, Eurabbie) at Watson, ACT - 1 Apr 2021 by waltraud
Ulmus procera (English Elm) at Watson, ACT - 1 Apr 2021 by waltraud
Ulex europaeus (Gorse) at Watson, ACT - 1 Apr 2021 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 1 Apr 2021 by waltraud
Sonchus oleraceus (Annual Sowthistle) at Watson, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by waltraud
Erigeron sp. (Fleabanes) at Watson, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by waltraud
Solanum nigrum (Black Nightshade) at Watson, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by waltraud
Echinochloa crus-galli (Barnyard Grass) at Watson, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by waltraud
Echium plantagineum (Paterson's Curse) at Watson, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by waltraud
Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata (Southern Blue Gum, Eurabbie) at Watson, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by MAX
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Watson, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by waltraud
Euphorbia dallachyana (Mat Spurge, Caustic Weed) at Watson, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by waltraud
Geranium solanderi (Native Geranium) at Watson, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by waltraud
Hemiergis talbingoensis (Three-toed Skink) at Watson, ACT - 18 Jan 2020 by rhyshardy
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Watson, ACT - 18 Jul 2019 by Lisa.Jok
Ulex europaeus (Gorse) at Watson, ACT - 12 Apr 2019 by waltraud
Ulex europaeus (Gorse) at Watson, ACT - 16 Mar 2018 by waltraud
Solanum triflorum (Three-flowered Nightshade) at Watson, ACT - 16 Mar 2018 by waltraud
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Watson, ACT - 27 Aug 2016 by waltraud
Perga sp. (genus) (Sawfly or Spitfire) at Watson, ACT - 19 Aug 2016 by waltraud
Calvatia sp. (a puffball ) at Watson, ACT - 25 Jun 2016 by waltraud
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Watson, ACT - 12 May 2016 by waltraud
Ulmus procera (English Elm) at Watson, ACT - 8 Apr 2016 by waltraud
Acacia baileyana (Cootamundra Wattle, Golden Mimosa) at Watson, ACT - 24 Mar 2016 by waltraud
Ulmus procera (English Elm) at Watson, ACT - 24 Mar 2016 by waltraud
Solanum triflorum (Three-flowered Nightshade) at Watson, ACT - 29 Feb 2016 by waltraud
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Watson, ACT - 10 Dec 2015 by Jo
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Watson, ACT - 31 Jul 2015 by waltraud
Eragrostis curvula (African Lovegrass) at Watson, ACT - 18 Feb 2010 by waltraud
Lycium ferocissimum (African Boxthorn) at Watson, ACT - 18 Feb 2010 by waltraud

Location information

Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 10 Oct 2021 06:03 PM Recorded on
  • MAX Recorded by

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
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Rumex acetosella Acetosella vulgaris Actosella vulgaris

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