




Oxalis pes-caprae
The Bermuda buttercup is a bright yellow flower that blooms in spring. Its leaves are shaped like little hearts, making it a cheerful sight in gardens and fields.
Habitat: Urban areas
The Bermuda buttercup has bright, trumpet-shaped yellow flowers, often with a hint of orange near the center. Its leaves are clover-like, with three heart-shaped leaflets, giving it a shamrock appearance. This perennial forms dense mats of vibrant green foliage.





Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
8
At night, its three heart-shaped leaves fold up tightly, like a sleepy little shamrock.
Despite its name, this plant isn't a true buttercup! It's actually a type of sorrel.
People call it 'sour grass' because its leaves taste tangy, like a lemon!
This plant regrows easily! Tiny underground bulblets sprout even if it's pulled.
Bermuda buttercup can grow tiny underground bulblets that help it spread incredibly fast, even without seeds!
Bermuda buttercup flowers face the sun all day long, following its path across the sky to catch more rays.
Bermuda buttercup has deep, branching roots that help it survive in dry, poor soil where other plants struggle.
Apis mellifera
Honey bees visit flowers for nectar and pollen.
Bombus terrestris
Bumblebees are important visitors to its bright flowers.

Helix aspersa
Snails can feed on the leaves, especially young plants.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
While the Bermuda buttercup is pretty, it's best to look and not eat it. Always ask an adult before touching plants.
The easiest way to identify Bermuda buttercup is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
10-30 cm
15-45 cm
2-3 cm
Winter to Spring
No
Mild
Perennial
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