Family - Polygonaceae

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Stem.

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Basal leaves.

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Inflorescence.

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Fruits.

Fruits of strong sun.

Flowering - April - May.

Habitat - Sandy open ground, railroads.

Origin - Native to U.S.

Other info. - This species can be found in a few scattered counties of southern Missouri. The plant is much less common than the similar R. acetosella L., which is an introduced species from Europe. Both plants have an acidic-sour taste when eaten. In the southeastern United States the plant is very common and can be seen along nearly every roadway.

Photographs taken in Kissimmee, FL., 2-12-03 and in Vale, NC., 5-11-03.