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French Sorrel

Rumex scutatus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (11 countries) and North America (United States).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)
Family
Polygonaceae
Genus
Rumex
Species
Rumex scutatus (French Sorrel)

Names in Other Languages

French oseille ronde
German Schildampfer

Similar Species in Rumex

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acedera común
Rumex acetosa
Least Concern
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erva-labaça
Rumex conglomeratus
Least Concern
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hierba de la paciencia
Rumex patientia
Not Evaluated
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labaça
Rumex obtusifolius
Not Evaluated
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labaça-crespa
Rumex crispus
Not Evaluated
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Shore Dock
Rumex rupestris
Vulnerable
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Golden Dock
Rumex persicarioides
Not Evaluated
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Bristle Dock
Rumex maritimus
Endangered
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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of French Sorrel?
The scientific name of French Sorrel is Rumex scutatus. It belongs to the genus Rumex.
Where does French Sorrel live?
French Sorrel is found in Found across Europe (11 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden.
What family does French Sorrel belong to?
French Sorrel (Rumex scutatus) belongs to the genus Rumex, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygonaceae.
What kingdom does French Sorrel belong to?
French Sorrel (Rumex scutatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of French Sorrel?
The closest relatives of French Sorrel in the genus Rumex include acedera común, erva-labaça, hierba de la paciencia, labaça, labaça-crespa.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Rumex — 20 Species

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acedera común
Rumex acetosa
LC 🐾
erva-labaça
Rumex conglomeratus
LC 🐾
hierba de la paciencia
Rumex patientia
NE 🐾
labaça
Rumex obtusifolius
NE 🐾
labaça-crespa
Rumex crispus
NE 🐾
Golden Dock
Rumex persicarioides
NE 🐾
Garden sorrel
Rumex thyrsiflorus
LC 🐾
Bristle Dock
Rumex maritimus
EN 🐾
Large-Tuberculed Dock
Rumex pallidus
NE 🐾
Red dock
Rumex bucephalophorus
NE 🐾
Common Sheep Sorrel
Rumex acetosella
NE 🐾
marsh dock
Rumex palustris
LC 🐾
Knotweed
Rumex pratensis
NE 🐾
Mexican Dock
Rumex triangulivalvis
NE 🐾
Dock
Rumex confusus
NE 🐾
grass-leaved sorrel
Rumex graminifolius
NE 🐾
Willow-leaved Dock
Rumex salicifolius
NE 🐾
Greek dock
Rumex cristatus
NE 🐾
Narrowleaf dock
Rumex stenophyllus
NE 🐾
Shore Dock
Rumex rupestris
VU
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