Rumex scutatus
French Sorrel, Labada
Also known as: Rumex luxurians Meisn. +3 more
- Rumex luxurians Meisn.
- Rumex madonae Gand., 1884
- Rumex rupifragus Gand., 1884
- Rumex scutatus subsp. glaucus Gaudin ex E.Wulf
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Rumex scutatus (commonly known as French Sorrel or Labada) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Rumex, which contains over 250 distinct species. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Altay, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Corse, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Poland, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Ukraine, Yugoslavia
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)
Bangladesh, Great Britain, Sweden, West Himalaya
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms