Flora of Pennsylvania

Oxalis

Oxalis woodsorrel

A genus containing wood sorrels of which there are 6 in our state.  Wood-sorrel leaves are reminiscent of those of clovers and are inversely heart-shaped.

Oxalis corniculata (creeping yellow woodsorrel)
Oxalis corniculata (creeping yellow woodsorrel)

This species is adventive in PA.

Oxalis dillenii (slender yellow woodsorrel)
Oxalis dillenii (slender yellow woodsorrel) Plant is native to PA

Oxalis montana (northern woodsorrel)
Oxalis montana (northern woodsorrel) Plant is native to PA

A beautiful pink-veined white perennial …

Oxalis stricta (common yellow woodsorrel)
Oxalis stricta (common yellow woodsorrel) Plant is native to PA

This annual or perennial herbaceous plant is …

Oxalis violacea (violet woodsorrel)
Oxalis violacea (violet woodsorrel) Plant is native to PA

Delicate perennial wildflower, whose leaves and …

Oxalis woodsorrel

Oxalis gallery
Common Names
woodsorrel