Yellow Woodsorrel
Oxalis stricta
Family: OxalidaceaeNative: North America and parts of EurasiaIdentified: Mar 4, 2026
A low-growing herbaceous plant features heart-shaped leaflets in groups of three, resembling clover. It produces small, five-petaled yellow flowers and upright seed pods that explode when touched.
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This plant is highly adaptable and often grows as a weed. It thrives in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade. If cultivated, water whenever the top inch of soil feels dry and avoid over-fertilizing, as it is naturally vigorous.