Wood Sorrel
Oxalis corniculata
Family: OxalidaceaeNative: Cosmopolitan (widely distributed across Europe, Asia, and North America)Identified: Mar 27, 2026
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.
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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.