Heartwing Sorrel (Rumex hastatulus)
Heartwing Sorrel, also known as Hastate-leaved Dock
**Heartwing Sorrel (Rumex hastatulus)**, related to buckwheat, is native to the eastern and southern United States. It typically grows in river valleys, meadows, and waste areas and is known for its poisonous properties.
Key Facts About Heartwing Sorrel
Attributes of Heartwing Sorrel
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
20 cm to 1 m
Spread
N/A
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 mm to 3 mm
Flower Color
Red White Green Burgundy
Scientific Classification of Heartwing Sorrel
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Caryophyllales
Family
Buckwheat
Genus
Docks
Species
Heartwing Sorrel
Toxicity
Ingestion