Rumex acetosella

Sheep Sorrel at Fadden, ACT

Rumex acetosella at Fadden, ACT - 27 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Rumex acetosella 28 Jan 2023 Tapirlord
Unidentified 28 Jan 2023 KumikoCallaway

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Bidens subalternans (Greater Beggars Ticks) at Wanniassa Hill - 21 Jan 2024 by Berno
Prunus avium (Cherry) at Tuggeranong, ACT - 9 Sep 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Orobanche minor (Broomrape) at Fadden, ACT - 8 Sep 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Scarabaeidae (family) (Scarab beetle, curl grub) at Fadden, ACT - 28 Aug 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Acacia vestita (Hairy Wattle) at Fadden, ACT - 11 Jun 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Hedera sp. (helix or hibernica) (Ivy) at Fadden, ACT - 28 May 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Bidens pilosa (Cobbler's Pegs, Farmer's Friend) at Fadden, ACT - 29 Apr 2023 by LPadg
Vinca major (Blue Periwinkle) at Fadden, ACT - 7 Apr 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Lepidium africanum (Common Peppercress) at Fadden, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Geranium solanderi var. solanderi (Native Geranium) at Fadden, ACT - 23 Mar 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Phalaris aquatica (Phalaris, Australian Canary Grass) at Fadden, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Erodium crinitum (Native Crowfoot) at Fadden, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Modiola caroliniana (Red-flowered Mallow) at Fadden, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Solanum linearifolium (Kangaroo Apple) at Fadden, ACT - 9 Mar 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Rumex brownii (Slender Dock) at Fadden, ACT - 9 Mar 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Einadia nutans (Climbing Saltbush) at Fadden, ACT - 7 Mar 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Fadden, ACT - 4 Mar 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Fadden, ACT - 4 Mar 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Cynodon dactylon (Couch Grass) at Fadden, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Chenopodium album (Fat Hen) at Fadden, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Bromus catharticus (Prairie Grass) at Fadden, ACT - 17 Feb 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Hordeum leporinum (Barley Grass) at Fadden, ACT - 17 Feb 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Amaranthus powellii (Powell's Amaranth) at Fadden, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Trifolium arvense var. arvense (Haresfoot Clover) at Fadden, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Microlaena stipoides (Weeping Grass) at Fadden, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Eucalyptus polyanthemos (Red Box) at Fadden, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Hirschfeldia incana (Buchan Weed) at Fadden, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Echium plantagineum (Paterson's Curse) at Fadden, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Chenopodium album (Fat Hen) at Fadden, ACT - 11 Feb 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Rosa canina (Dog Rose) at Fadden, ACT - 11 Feb 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Marrubium vulgare (Horehound) at Fadden, ACT - 11 Feb 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Celtis australis (Nettle Tree) at Fadden, ACT - 11 Feb 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Bidens pilosa (Cobbler's Pegs, Farmer's Friend) at Fadden, ACT - 11 Feb 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Sonchus oleraceus (Annual Sowthistle) at Fadden, ACT - 7 Feb 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Marrubium vulgare (Horehound) at Fadden, ACT - 7 Feb 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Bidens subalternans (Greater Beggars Ticks) at Fadden, ACT - 7 Feb 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Onopordum acanthium (Scotch Thistle) at Fadden, ACT - 7 Feb 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Bidens pilosa (Cobbler's Pegs, Farmer's Friend) at Fadden, ACT - 7 Feb 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Rosa rubiginosa (Sweet Briar, Eglantine) at Fadden, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Cynoglossum australe (Australian Forget-me-not) at Fadden, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) at Fadden, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Onopordum acanthium (Scotch Thistle) at Fadden, ACT - 25 Jan 2023 by KumikoCallaway
Onopordum acanthium (Scotch Thistle) at Fadden, ACT - 1 Nov 2021 by Mike
Erodium crinitum (Native Crowfoot) at Fadden, ACT - 1 Nov 2021 by Mike
Gryllacrididae sp. (family) (Wood, Raspy or Leaf Rolling Cricket) at Fadden, ACT - 13 Jan 2021 by YumiCallaway
Echium plantagineum (Paterson's Curse) at Fadden, ACT - 29 Oct 2016 by RyuCallaway
Bidens pilosa (Cobbler's Pegs, Farmer's Friend) at Fadden, ACT - 27 May 2016 by RyuCallaway
Chenopodium album (Fat Hen) at Fadden, ACT - 27 Mar 2016 by RyuCallaway
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Fadden, ACT - 27 Mar 2016 by RyuCallaway
Onopordum acanthium (Scotch Thistle) at Fadden, ACT - 27 Mar 2016 by RyuCallaway
Rosa rubiginosa (Sweet Briar, Eglantine) at Fadden, ACT - 13 Jan 2015 by RyuCallaway
Onopordum acanthium (Scotch Thistle) at Fadden, ACT - 13 Jan 2015 by ArcherCallaway

Location information

Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 27 Jan 2023 06:55 AM Recorded on
  • KumikoCallaway Recorded by

Additional information

  • 30cm to 1 metre 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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