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Rumex sp
Two species of sorrel grow in south Sinai – R. cyprius (Pink Sorrel) and R. vesicarius (Indian Sorrel). Both are annual desert herbs with juicy, hairless stems and leaves. The flowers have 6 green petals. The fruits are winged, reddish in color, and veined.
spotted in a coastal desert wadi
leaves are edible - and tasty, if a bit sour
Spotted on Mar 9, 2013
Submitted on Mar 10, 2013
2 Comments
Thanks, injica, I think so too! :-)
Beautiful plant :)