Latin Name:
Rumex acetosa
Category:
Turf Weeds
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Preferred Habitat:
Neutral to mildly acidic soils
Growth:
Tufted, upright
Leaves:
Arrow shaped leaves with basal lobes pointing backwards. Can turn crimson in late summer
Flowers:
Male flowers which are small and reddish coloured are borne on separate plants to female flowers from May to June.