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Garden sorrel

Rumex acetosa

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Chad), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇦 Canada 🇹🇩 Chad 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Rumex acetosa (Garden sorrel)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish acedera común

French oseille sauvage

German Wiesen-Sauerampfer

Portuguese azeda-miúda

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Garden sorrel?

The scientific name of Garden sorrel is Rumex acetosa. It belongs to the genus Rumex.

What is the conservation status of Garden sorrel?

Garden sorrel (Rumex acetosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Garden sorrel live?

Garden sorrel is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Chad), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chad, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland.

What family does Garden sorrel belong to?

Garden sorrel (Rumex acetosa) belongs to the genus Rumex, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygonaceae.

Is Garden sorrel endangered?

No, Garden sorrel (Rumex acetosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Garden sorrel belong to?

Garden sorrel (Rumex acetosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Garden sorrel?

The closest relatives of Garden sorrel in the genus Rumex include Alpine Dock, American Golden Dock, Arctic dock, Asiatic dock, Bitter Dock.