Lapland mountain sorrel
Rumex lapponicus

Family: Polygonaceae

What it is like

A herb. The stems are 20-60 cm tall. The leaves are 3-10 cm long and 1-4 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows from sea level to 2,500 m above sea level. It is often near rivers.

Countries/locations it is found in

Alaska, Canada, Europe, Finland, Greenland, North America, Norway, Russia, Siberia, Sweden, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Acetosa lapponica (Hiltonen) Holub.; and others