Yellow Wood-Sorrel

Yellow Wood-Sorrel
Common Name(s):
Yellow Wood-Sorrel
Scientific Name:
Oxalis corniculata
Family:
Oxalidaceae
Wood-Sorrel Family
Flower:
1/2" 5 petaled yellow flowers.
Leaves:
Divided into 3 heart shaped leaflets, similar to a clover.
Plant:
Grows from bulbs. Usually low growing.
General Comments:
Similar to O. dillenii but O. dilenii can grow to 15" and has narrower petals on it's slightly larger flowers.

Violet Wood-Sorrel

Violet Wood-Sorrel
Common Name(s):
Violet Wood-Sorrel
Scientific Name:
Oxalis violaceae
Family:
Oxalidaceae
Wood-Sorrel Family
Flower:
3/4" with five veined pink petals.
Leaves:
Divided into three heart shaped leaflets with no markings.
Plant:
Grows from bulbs. 4-16" usually growing in colonies.
General Comments:
Blooms profusely early in the year then dies back. May bloom in autumn without leaves.

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