🌿Native Nature

Common Sorrel

Rumex acetosa

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Caryophyllales ›Family: Polygonaceae ›Genus: Rumex

About

Common sorrel or garden sorrel (Rumex acetosa), often simply called sorrel, is a perennial herb in the family Polygonaceae. Other names for sorrel include spinach dock and narrow-leaved dock. It is a common plant in grassland habitats and is cultivated as a garden herb or salad vegetable (pot herb).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Sorrel?
The scientific name of Common Sorrel is Rumex acetosa.
What is the conservation status of Common Sorrel?
The Common Sorrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Common Sorrel belong to?
Common Sorrel belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Common Sorrel belong to?
Common Sorrel belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Common Sorrel belong to?
Common Sorrel belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Common Sorrel belong to?
Common Sorrel belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
What family does Common Sorrel belong to?
Common Sorrel belongs to the family Polygonaceae.
What genus does Common Sorrel belong to?
Common Sorrel belongs to the genus Rumex.