Garden sorrel (Rumex acetosella)
Garden sorrel, also known as Field sorrel
Garden sorrel (Rumex acetosella), related to buckwheat, flourishes in acidic, low-fertility soils, often colonizing areas like abandoned mines where other plants struggle to survive. It is frequently deemed a weed by farmers, posing significant challenges for blueberry crops due to its aggressive competition for nutrients and space.
Key Facts About Garden sorrel
Attributes of Garden sorrel
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
50 cm
Spread
1 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
0.5 mm to 1.3 mm
Flower Color
Red Yellow Green
Scientific Classification of Garden sorrel
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Caryophyllales
Family
Buckwheat
Genus
Docks
Species
Garden sorrel
Toxicity
Ingestion of large quantities