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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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