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Rumex acetosella subsp. pyrenaicus

Sheep's Sorrel
Also known as: ? pyrenaeus Pourr. +14 more
  • ? pyrenaeus Pourr.
  • Acetosella multifida subsp. australis (Willk.) Kubát
  • Acetosella pyrenaica (Lapeyr.) Á.Löve & D.Löve
  • Acetosella vulgaris subsp. pyrenaica (Pourr. ex Lapeyr.) Á.Löve
  • Acetosella vulgaris subsp. pyrenaica (Pourr. ex Lapeyr.) P.D.Sell
  • Rumex acetosella subsp. pyrenaeus (Pourr.) Timb.-Lagr.
  • Rumex acetosella var. australis Willk.
  • Rumex acetosella var. perpusilla Briq.
  • Rumex acetosella var. pyrenaeus (Pourr.) Timb.-Lagr.
  • Rumex acetosella var. pyrenaicus Pourr. ex Lapeyr.
  • Rumex angicarpus Murb.
  • Rumex australis (Willk.) A.Fernández
  • Rumex pyrenaicus Pourr.
  • Rumex pyrenaicus Pourr. ex Lapeyr.
  • Rumex supinus Campd.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Originating in Europe, Rumex acetosella subsp. pyrenaicus (commonly known as Sheep's Sorrel) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Polygonaceae family. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Rumex acetosella, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belgium, Corse, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Portugal, Spain

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Costa Rica, Czechoslovakia, Falkland Is., Guatemala, Japan, Kuril Is., Nansei-shoto, New York
Base Species & Variations

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