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Garden sorrel

Rumex acetosa

Plants
ToxicIntroducedHerbPerennial
Garden sorrel, photo 1 of 5
Garden sorrel, In flower
Garden sorrel, In fruit

Toxic. Perennial herbaceous plant. Introduced to Québec. Grows in urban areas.

There are 37 observations of Garden sorrel in Québec, mostly in Estrie, Capitale-Nationale and Chaudière-Appalaches, and it has been reported in 6 of the 17 regions. They peak in June.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Estrie13
  2. Capitale-Nationale11
  3. Chaudière-Appalaches6
  4. Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine3
  5. Bas-Saint-Laurent2
  6. Abitibi-Témiscamingue2

Habitat

Towns and gardensAndre Carrotflower

Similar species

Common sheep sorrelRumex acetosella
Garden sorrelRumex thyrsiflorus
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