Narrow-leaf sorrel (Rumex thyrsiflorus, Linnaea 4: 380 (1829))

Family: Polygonaceae

Author: Fingerh.

Bibliography: Linnaea 4: 380 (1829)

Year: 1829

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Rumex

Vegetable: False

Observations: Europe to Russian Far East and N. China

Description

Narrow-leaf sorrel, scientifically known as Rumex thyrsiflorus, is a notable member of the Polygonaceae family. This perennial herbaceous plant has garnered interest and study since its inclusion in botanical literature, notably cited in Linnaea in 1829 with the contributions of the botanist Fingerh.

Endemic to a vast geographical range, Narrow-leaf sorrel finds its habitat stretching across Europe, extending to the Russian Far East and reaching as far as Northern China. Such a wide distribution underscores its adaptability to diverse environmental conditions.

Characterized by its slender leaves, Rumex thyrsiflorus typically thrives in meadows, grasslands, and open forest areas where it contributes to the local biodiversity. The plant’s morphological traits include lanceolate leaves that are notably narrow, aligning with its common name.

Botanists and plant enthusiasts may find interest in observing its growth patterns and ecological roles in various ecosystems. As a part of the diverse Polygonaceae family, Narrow-leaf sorrel embodies the intricate relationships within plant communities and their environmental contexts.

Common Names

Dan: dusk-syre
Eng: garden sorrel, narrow-leaf sorrel, narrow-leaved garden sorrel, narrow-leaved sorrel
Deu: straußblütiger sauer-ampfer, straußblütiger sauerampfer
Nld: geoorde zuring
Fra: grande oseille thyrsiflore, oseille à oreillettes, oseille thyrsiflore, oseille à fleurs en thyrse, patience grande oseille, rumex à fleurs en thyrse
Swe: stor ängssyra, tulisuolaheinä
Nno: storsyre
Nob: storsyre
Fin: tulisuolaheinä
Sme: stuorrajuopmu
En: Narrow-leaf sorrel, Garden sorrel, Narrow-leaved garden sorrel, Narrow-leaved sorrel
Ar: حماض حامض
Be: Шчаўе пірамідальнае
Zh: Zhi gen suan mo, 直根酸模
Cs: Šťovík rozvětvený
Da: Dusk-syre
Nl: Geoorde zuring
Et: Aasoblikas
Fi: Tulisuolaheinä
Fr: Grande oseille thyrsiflore, Oseille à oreillettes, Oseille thyrsiflore, Oseille à fleurs en thyrse, Patience grande oseille, Rumex à fleurs en thyrse
De: Rispen-Sauer-Ampfer, Straußblütiger Sauer-Ampfer, Straußblütiger Sauerampfer, Rispen-Ampfer, Rispen-Sauerampfer
Is: Skúfasúra
It: Romice tirsifloro, Rómice tirsifloro
Lv: Piramidālā skābene
Se: Stuorrajuopmu
Nb: Storsyre
Nn: Storsyre
Pl: Szczaw rozpierzchły
Sv: Stor ängssyra, Tulisuolaheinä

Synonyms

• Rumex acetosa var. haplorhizus ((Czern. ex Turcz.) Trautv.)
• Rumex thyrsiflorus var. mandshurica (A.I.Baranov & Skvortz.)
• Rumex auriculatus ((Wallr.) Murb.)
• Rumex acetosa subsp. thyrsiflorus ((Fingerh.) Čelak.)
• Rumex acetosa subsp. auriculatus ((Wallr.) Blytt & O.C.Dahl)
• Acetosa thyrsiflora ((Fingerh.) Á.Löve)
• Rumex thyrsiflorus subsp. haematinus ((Kihlm.) Borodina)
• Rumex haplorhizus (Czern. ex Turcz.)
• Rumex nemorivagus (Timb.-Lagr.)
• Acetosa pratensis subsp. thyrsiflora ((Fingerh.) Á.Löve)
• Rumex acetosa var. auriculatus (Wallr.)
• Rumex haematinus (Kihlm.)

Distribution

• Albania (native)
• Altay (native)
• Amur (native)
• Austria (native)
• Baltic States (native)
• Belarus (native)
• Belgium (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Buryatiya (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• Chita (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• Denmark (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• Finland (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Inner Mongolia (native)
• Irkutsk (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kazakhstan (native)
• Krasnoyarsk (native)
• Magadan (native)
• Manchuria (native)
• Mongolia (native)
• Netherlands (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• North European Russi (native)
• Northwest European R (native)
• Norway (native)
• Poland (native)
• Romania (native)
• South European Russi (native)
• Sweden (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Tuva (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• West Siberia (native)
• Xinjiang (native)
• Yakutskiya (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Great Britain (introduced)
• Haiti (introduced)
• Illinois (introduced)
• Michigan (introduced)
• New Brunswick (introduced)
• Nova Scotia (introduced)
• Ontario (introduced)
• Québec (introduced)
• Saskatchewan (introduced)
• Switzerland (introduced)
• Tadzhikistan (introduced)
• Uzbekistan (introduced)

Additional Images

Fruit

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Habit

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Leaf

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Flower

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Taken Jun 19, 2022 by Andrzej Konstantynowicz (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken Sep 2, 2022 by Maxime Dépinoy (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 15, 2010 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jul 31, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Bertrand BUI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 31, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Bertrand BUI (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken Jul 15, 2004 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/6391417)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:224511-2)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Rumex thyrsiflorus Fingerh.)

Specifications

Growth

Ph maximum: 7.5

Ph minimum: 7.0

Light: 8

Atmospheric humidity: 5

Soil nutriments: 6