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| Identification |
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Genus
Rumex
Species
acetosella
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
sheep's sorrel
dock
Family
POLYGONACEAE
Specimen number
S13784
Data source
Allergy p287;BtrflyCa p155;DyePl p70;MedPl p262
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Decumbent
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Rumex acetosella is a host plant for the lustrous copper butterfly. This whole plant has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Grayish-pink is the most typical color produced by Sheep's sorrel (also known as dock). Dock is used in Lapland for dyeing. It is used in dyeing wool. When dyeing with this plant, alum is used as a mordant to fix the color to the fabric.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Lycaena cupreus (lustrous copper butterfly)
Attracts butterflies
yes
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Strong
Hay fever season
Mar 01 - Aug 31
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
anticarcinogenic
detoxifier
laxative
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Rumex acetosella is used as a traditional herbal remedy. It's used as an anticarcinogenic, a detoxifier and a laxative. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the aerial parts. Keep away from this species if you are susceptible to hay fever. Hay fever problems may continue for up to 6 months, from March through August.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Whole plant
Dye color
grayish-pink
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Rumex acetosella is a wildflower that occurs throughout US. Sheep's sorrel (in some places called dock) is thought to originate from Lapland.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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