Medium
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Rumex acetosa
Species · care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
At a glance
What Rumex acetosa is
Server-rendered factual summary — what AI Overviews and Perplexity quote when answering questions about this plant.
Rumex acetosa is a species in the Rumex genus, commonly called Garden sorrel, a edible perennial, and with a herbaceous growth habit. Its native range is temperate regions of Europe and Asia. 1 public specimen of Rumex acetosa are catalogued on collecto.rs across 1 collector. Aggregated across public specimens, collectors most commonly report a light preference of full sun, medium watering frequency, cool temperature range, and moderate humidity. Explore other Rumex species or jump straight to a specific cultivar below.
- Rank
- Species
- Genus
- Rumex
- Species
- acetosa
- Common name
- Garden sorrel
- Plant type
- Edible perennial
- Growth habit
- Herbaceous
- Native range
- temperate regions of Europe and Asia
- Collectors on collecto.rs
- 1
- Public specimens
- 1
- Most common light
- Full sun
- Most common watering
- Medium
- Most common temperature
- Cool
- Most common humidity
- Moderate
Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 1 public item across collecto.rs.
Full sun
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Cool
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Moderate
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Collectors
People growing Rumex acetosa
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Questions
Frequently asked about Rumex acetosa
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Rumex acetosa?
Rumex acetosa is a species in the Rumex genus. Commonly known as Garden sorrel, a edible perennial, and with a herbaceous growth habit. Native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia. Collectors on collecto.rs track 1 public specimen across 1 collector.
How do you care for Rumex acetosa?
Across 1 public specimen on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Rumex acetosa is Full sun light, medium watering, cool temperatures, and moderate humidity.
How rare is Rumex acetosa?
Rumex acetosa is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
What else is Rumex acetosa called?
Rumex acetosa is also known as Rumex acetosa, Rumex acetosa var. pratensis, Rumex acidus, Lapathum acetosa, and Rumex acetosa subsp. pratensis.
Where can I see real photos of Rumex acetosa?
Browse public Rumex acetosa collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by 1 collector. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.
Can I track my own Rumex acetosa on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Rumex acetosa, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Rumex acetosa collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.