Common Sorrel

Rumex acetosa

TQ4792 05/05/2020 ©Raymond Small

Creates large red patches in the meadows when its flowers appear on tall spikes. Leaves are generally arrow-shaped and shiny, but when young are shorter and rounder. Basal leaves always has pointed ‘tails’ which is a key identifying characteristic of this plant. Its small winged seeds are dispersed on the wind.

TQ4792 08/06/2018 ©Raymond Small

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