Latin name: Rumex acetosella L. Pronunciation: ROO-mex ass-eh-TOE-sel-la Common name: Sheep sorrel Family: Polygonaceae (Buckwheat) Habitat: Disturbed, often acidic places, meadows to 9000', California Floristic Province, naturalized from Europe and Asia Blooming period: April to July Name derivations: 1) Rumex 2) acetosella |
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