Tag: Heart-wing Sorrel

Q: What is the weed with a reddish colored seed head which is showing up everywhere along the road sides right now?

A: I suspect you are referring to Heart-wing Sorrel, Rumex hastatulus, which is in the buckwheat family. It is a medium to tall annual weed found along many roadside and local pastures. Leaves are basal, which means they grow close to the ground ... READ MORE