Delaware Wildflowers • Scientific names

Acetosa acetosella
(Rumex acetosella)
Sheep Dock
Polygonaceae — Smartweed family
Non-native
Acetosa acetosella
Pistillate flowers

Acetosa acetosella
Staminate flowers
Cape Henlopen State Park
April 2002
Acetosa acetosella
A group of pistillate plants in a shady spot. They spread by rhizomes.
Deacons Walk Park
May 2024
Acetosa acetosella
Pistillate, in full sun.

Acetosa acetosella
Staminate
Deacons Walk Park
May 2024
Acetosa acetosella
Deacons Walk Park
May 2024
Acetosa acetosella
Deacons Walk Park
May 2024

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