Rumex lapponicus
(Hiltonen) Czernov
Lapland mountain sorrel
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Summary
Source: WikipediaRumex lapponicus, known commonly as Lapland mountain sorrel is a perennial flowering herb species in the family Polygonaceae. It is commonly found in meadows and rock outcrops, as well as montane, arenicolous, and alluvial habitats.
Description
A herb. The stems are 20-60 cm tall. The leaves are 3-10 cm long and 1-4 cm wide.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows from sea level to 2,500 m above sea level. It is often near rivers.
Where It Grows
Alaska, Canada, Europe, Finland, Greenland, North America, Norway, Russia, Siberia, Sweden, USA,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Ulian, T., et al, 2020, Unlocking plant resources to support food security and promote sustainable agriculture. Plants, People, Planet. 2020;2:421–445.
