Acetocella vulgaris
picture Family: POLYGONACEAE - the Buckwheat family
Acetocella vulgaris or Sheep Sorrel
Probably a native of Europe.
Perennial herb, widespread weed with leaves that can poison stock.
acetum - Latin for vinegar - both A. vulgaris and R. brownii have sharp-tasting leaves.
vulgaris from the Latin vulgare meaning common.
 
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