Alpine sheep sorrel (Rumex paucifolius)

Alpine sheep sorrel, a reference photo — Photo: Jim Morefield from Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Rumex paucifolius is a species of flowering plant in the knotweed family known by the common name alpine sheep sorrel.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Alpine sheep sorrel being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Rumex acetosella
Rumex lapponicus
Rumex hastatulus

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Polygonaceae
Genus: Rumex
Species: Rumex paucifolius

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