Oxalis acetosella

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Familypapaveraceae

Orderoxalidales

Lifespanperennial

Trivial namewood sorrel, common wood sorrel

Blossom colorwhite

Blossom symmetryradial

Inflorescenceindeterminate

Phyllotaxiswhorled

Oxalis acetosella, commonly known as wood sorrel or common wood sorrel, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North America. With its trifoliate leaves resembling clover and delicate white to pale pink flowers, it adds a touch of elegance to shady woodlands, forests, and moist meadows. Wood sorrel blooms in spring, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Admired for its beauty and edible leaves, which have a tart flavor, it has been used in culinary applications and herbal medicine for centuries. Wood sorrel is cherished for its ornamental value and contribution to biodiversity in natural habitats.

Plants in the papaveraceae family