Red Sorrel
Rumex acetosella
Synonyms: Sheep sorrel, field sorrel, horse sorrel, cow sorrel red-weed, sour-grass, sour weed
Life cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Basal rosette with an erect flowering stem
Propagation:
Seed and rhizome
s
Leaf Margin:
Smooth
Leaf Hairs:
None
Leaf Structure:
Arrowhead-like with protrusions toward the base
Leaf Arrangement:
Whorled rosette
Root Type:
Taproot with numerous rhizomes
Flower Color:
Yellowish-green (male) and reddish-brown (female)
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Similar Species
- Healall
Herbicidal Control Options
Preemergence: Bensulide, Dithiopyr, Isoxaben, Oryzalin, Prodiamine, Pronamide, Simazine
Post Emergence: 2,4-D, Bentazon, Bromoxynil, Carfentrazone, Chlorsulfuron, Clopyralid, Dicamba, MCPA, Mecoprop-p, Metribuzin, Sulfentrazone, Sulfosulfuron, Triclopyr, Trifloxysulfuron
Please note: one or more of these active ingredients may exist in combination-type brand name products. Any material used for herbicidal control of any plant may vary in efficacy. Please read the full disclaimer on herbicide usage.
