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  1. Description

    Sorrel is a slender herbaceous perennial plant about 60 centimetres (24 inches) high, with roots that run deep into the ground, as well as juicy stems and arrow-shaped (sagittate) leaves which grow from a rosette. … See more

    Subspecies

    Several subspecies have been named. Not all are cultivated.
    • Rumex acetosa subsp. acetosa
    • Rumex acetosa subsp. ambiguus
    • Rumex acetosa subsp. arifolius… See more

    Distribution and habitat

    Rumex acetosa occurs in grassland habitats throughout Europe from the northern Mediterranean coast to the north of Scandinavia and in parts of Central Asia. It occurs as an introduced species in parts of New Zeala… See more

    Pests

    The leaves are eaten by the larvae of several species of Lepidoptera (butterfly and moth) including the blood-vein moth, aphids and by non-specialized snails and slugs. See more

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