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Creeping Woodsorrel
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Creeping Woodsorrel
Oxalis corniculata
Creeping Woodsorrel is a small plant with pretty green leaves that look like little hearts. It often grows close to the ground and can have bright yellow flowers that bloom in sunny spots.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Creeping Woodsorrel has small, heart-shaped, clover-like leaves, often purplish-green. Its tiny, five-petaled yellow flowers grow in clusters. It forms low, spreading mats, distinct from actual clover by its unique seed pods.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderOxalidalesFamilyOxalidaceaeGenusOxalis
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its seeds can be launched like tiny rockets, flying up to 10 feet away!
The leaves taste sour, like a lemon, because they contain oxalic acid!
This plant closes its leaves at night, almost like it's going to sleep!
You might find it growing out of cracks in sidewalks, it's super tough!
Special abilities
Ability
Seed Shooter
Creeping Woodsorrel can launch its seeds with tiny exploding pods, flinging them far to find new places to grow.
Ability
Sleepy Leaves
Creeping Woodsorrel has leaves that fold up at night or in harsh sun, protecting themselves from stress.
Ability
Root Runner
Creeping Woodsorrel can spread quickly with creeping stems that root along the ground, helping it cover new areas.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-30 cm
- Spread
- 10-50 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring-autumn
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
eaten by
Human
Homo sapiens
eats leaves in small quantities
eaten by
Black cutworm
Agrotis ipsilon
larvae chew on leaves and stems
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always check with an adult before touching or tasting plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Creeping Woodsorrel?
5-30 cm
How wide does Creeping Woodsorrel spread?
10-50 cm
How big are the flowers on Creeping Woodsorrel?
0.5-1 cm
When does Creeping Woodsorrel bloom?
Spring-autumn
Is Creeping Woodsorrel edible?
Yes
Is Creeping Woodsorrel toxic?
Mild
What is Creeping Woodsorrel's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Creeping Woodsorrel pollinated?
Insect
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