Acetosa acetosella (L.) P. Miller

Locations ofAcetosa acetosella (L.) P. Miller in Virginia

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Family
Polygonaceae
Botanical Name
Acetosa acetosella (L.) P. Miller
Common Name
Sheep Sorrel
Synonym(s)
Rumex acetosella L.
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Rumex acetosella L.
Comments
The separation of Acetosa from Rumex s.s. appears to be well supported by molecular and morphological data, as well as divergent evolutionary trajectories dating back to the lower Miocene (~ 22 mya). See Koenemann et al. (2023, Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 182: 107755, 1-9).
Habitat
Pastures, fields, roadsides, and other open, disturbed habitats; also commonly found in natural habitats, especially rocky woodlands, barrens, outcrops, and maritime dunes. Common throughout.
Native Status
Introduced

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