Sheeps sorrell

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Sheep Sorrell







Latin Name: 
Rumex acetosella

Category: 
Turf Weeds

Lifecycle: 
Perennial

Preferred Habitat:
Acidic, well drained soils; common on heaths and acid soils

Growth: 
Smaller than Rumex acetosa

Leaves: 
Characteristic ‘fish’ shaped leaves are borne on fairly long stalks. Basal lobes pointing outwards or spreading forwards

Flowers: 
The tiny reddish flowers appear in whorls around the spike from May to August


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