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  Rumex acetosella Rumex acetosella
   
common name : Field / Sheep Sorrel
nom commun : Petite oseille
family : Polygonaceae
etymology : Rumex, ancient Latin name for the sorrels, meaning a kind of dart or spike, because of the shape of the pointed leaves; acetosella, diminutive of acetosa, vinegar; old name for plants with acidic leaves.
taxonomy : ITIS

Distribution : Introduced, dry and sandy soils; transcontinental. VASCAN
Photos : Kingston, ON.
References : [3] [6] [15] [39] [46]
Links : FNA , USDA , E-Flora BC , UWSP
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