Polygonaceae Rumex acetosa L.
Garden Sorrel
Apalachee - Drug, Unspecified
Use documented by:
Hann, John H., 1986, The Use and Processing of Plants by Indians of Spanish Florida, Southeastern Archaeology 5(2):1-102, page 98
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Rumex acetosa L.
Scientific name: Rumex acetosa L.
USDA symbol: RUACA (
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Common names: Garden Sorrel
Family: Polygonaceae
Family (APG): Polygonaceae
Native American Tribe: Apalachee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Plant water used for medicinal purposes.
RECRD: 60472 id: 35159