Rumex acetosella

Sheep Sorrel at Turner, ACT

Rumex acetosella at Turner, ACT - 15 Oct 2023
Rumex acetosella at Turner, ACT - 15 Oct 2023
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Identification history

Rumex acetosella 18 Oct 2023 Tapirlord
Unidentified 17 Oct 2023 ConBoekel

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Culladia cuneiferellus (Crambinae moth) at City Renewal Authority Area - 14 Jan 2024 by ConBoekel
Syllitus rectus (Longhorn beetle) at City Renewal Authority Area - 11 Jan 2024 by ConBoekel
Chrysomya sp. (genus) (A green/blue blowfly) at City Renewal Authority Area - 11 Jan 2024 by ConBoekel
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Haig Park - 11 Jan 2024 by ConBoekel
Malva neglecta (Dwarf Mallow) at Haig Park - 4 Jan 2024 by ConBoekel
Geranium sp. Pleated sepals (D.E.Albrecht 4707) Vic. Herbarium at Haig Park - 4 Jan 2024 by ConBoekel
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Sullivans Creek, Turner - 17 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at City Renewal Authority Area - 17 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at City Renewal Authority Area - 8 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Poecilohetaerus aquilus (A lauxaniid fly) at Haig Park - 8 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Arkys walckenaeri (Triangle spider) at Haig Park - 8 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Sullivans Creek, Turner - 8 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Phalaris aquatica (Phalaris, Australian Canary Grass) at Haig Park - 8 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Dactylis glomerata (Cocksfoot) at Sullivans Creek, Turner - 8 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Cerastium vulgare (Mouse Ear Chickweed) at Turner, ACT - 15 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Veronica persica (Creeping Speedwell) at Turner, ACT - 15 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Turner, ACT - 15 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Turner, ACT - 15 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Calliphoridae (family) (Unidentified blowfly) at Turner, ACT - 14 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Turner, ACT - 24 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Viola odorata (Sweet Violet, Common Violet) at Turner, ACT - 16 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Veronica persica (Creeping Speedwell) at Turner, ACT - 4 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Hebeloma sp. at Turner, ACT - 11 Jun 2023 by Heino1
Tricholoma terreum (Grey Knight or Dirty Tricholoma) at Turner, ACT - 11 Jun 2023 by Heino1
Tricholoma terreum (Grey Knight or Dirty Tricholoma) at Turner, ACT - 6 May 2023 by ConBoekel
Lactarius deliciosus (Saffron Milkcap) at Turner, ACT - 6 May 2023 by ConBoekel
Pinus radiata (Monterey or Radiata Pine) at Turner, ACT - 6 May 2023 by ConBoekel
Amanita muscaria (Fly Agaric) at Turner, ACT - 6 May 2023 by ConBoekel
Chondrilla juncea (Skeleton Weed) at Turner, ACT - 10 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Scoparia oxygona (A Pyralid moth) at Turner, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Turner, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Turner, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Epithymema incomposita (Chezela group) at Turner, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Pyracantha crenulata (Firethorn) at Turner, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Scopula perlata (Cream Wave) at Turner, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Turner, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Sapromyza brunneovittata (A lauxid fly) at Turner, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Calliphora sp. (genus) (Unidentified blowfly) at Turner, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Platypezidae sp. (family) (Unidentified platypezid fly) at Turner, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Opisthoncus grassator (Jumping spider) at Turner, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Turner, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Ligustrum sinense (Narrow-leaf Privet, Chinese Privet) at Turner, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Phalaris aquatica (Phalaris, Australian Canary Grass) at Turner, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Sapromyza brunneovittata (A lauxid fly) at Turner, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Cornu aspersum (Common Garden Snail) at Turner, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Lunularia cruciata (A thallose liverwort) at Turner, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Chiromyza sp. (genus) (A soldier fly) at Turner, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Turner, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Rumex brownii (Slender Dock) at Turner, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Pellaea nana (Dwarf Sickle Fern) at Turner, ACT - 23 Jul 2022 by Tapirlord
Pellaea nana (Dwarf Sickle Fern) at Turner, ACT - 6 Sep 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Mentha x piperita (Peppermint) at City Renewal Authority Area - 1 May 2021 by Ned_Johnston

Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 15 Oct 2023 10:04 AM Recorded on
  • ConBoekel 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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