Wood Sorrel

Scientific Name: Oxalis corniculata

Plant Family: Oxalidaceae

Native Region: Cosmopolitan (widely distributed across Europe, Asia, and North America)

Wood Sorrel

Brief Description

A low-growing herbaceous plant with trifoliate leaves that resemble clover. Each leaflet is heart-shaped and the plant produces small yellow flowers with five petals.

Care Instructions

Wood sorrel is often considered a weed because it is highly adaptable. It thrives in well-drained soil with partial shade to full sun. It requires moderate watering but is drought-tolerant once established. It spreads via creeping stems and explosive seed pods.

Medicinal Value

We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.

Created At: 2026-03-27T12:11:28.095375