Rumex azoricus

Rumex azoricus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Polygonaceae
Genus: Rumex
Species:
R. azoricus
Binomial name
Rumex azoricus
Rech. fil.

Rumex azoricus is a species of sorrel in the family Polygonaceae. It is endemic to the Azores, Portugal.

Distribution and habitat[edit]

Rumex azoricus has been observed in five of the nine Azorean islands, specifically in São Miguel, Terceira, São Jorge, Faial and Corvo.[1] It lives in caldeiras, watercourses and natural meadows. In São Jorge it also appears in clearings of coastal forests of Erica azorica and Myrica faya.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Rumex azoricus". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Rumex azoricus Rech.f." Flora-on. Retrieved 8 December 2020.