Common sorrell

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Common sorrell







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.

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