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Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area

Rumex acetosa

Family : POLYGONACEAE (Buckwheat Family)
Common Name (UK) : Common Sorrel
Common Name (DE) : Großer Sauerampfer
Common Name (FR) : Oseille sauvage
Habitat : Grassland, open vegetation and woodland edge.
Remarks : Introduced to the U.S. where it is considered invasive.
First appearing : May
Abundance : Common

  • Photo Date :May 13, 2005
  • Location :Along the L1189 in the Oberes Hoelzertal West Stuttgart.
    N48° 44.475' E8° 59.831'
  • Photo Date :May 31, 2008
  • Location :Mont Cesar, near Froidmont (Oise), France.
    N49° 23.244' E2° 14.353'
  • Photo Date :May 31, 2008
  • Location :Mont Cesar, near Froidmont (Oise), France.
    N49° 23.244' E2° 14.353'