Largeflower pink-sorrel
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Largeflower pink-sorrel
Oxalis debilis
The Largeflower pink-sorrel is a cheerful little flower with bright pink petals. It loves to grow in sunny spots and can often be found in gardens or grassy areas, making them a lovely sight in springtime.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Largeflower pink-sorrel has distinct, clover-like leaves, often deep green above with a purplish underside. Its prominent, cup-shaped flowers are bright pink to rosy-purple, standing out amongst its foliage. Unlike many sorrels, its blossoms are notably larger and more showy.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderOxalidalesFamilyOxalidaceaeGenusOxalis
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its leaves taste tangy and sour, a bit like lemon, due to special natural acids!
Many people think its three-part leaves bring good luck, just like a four-leaf clover!
The leaves can actually move and fold up if you gently touch them!
This plant can grow a new sprout from just a tiny piece of its underground stem!
Special abilities
Ability
Leafy Sleeper
Largeflower pink-sorrel can fold its leaves down at night or during strong sun, protecting itself from stress.
Ability
Explosive Seeds
It has seed pods that can burst open, flinging tiny seeds far away to spread new plants quickly.
Ability
Underground Powerhouse
Largeflower pink-sorrel has bulb-like rhizomes underground, allowing it to survive harsh conditions and re-sprout easily.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-30 cm
- Spread
- 15-40 cm
- Flower Size
- 1.5-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to Fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen from its flowers.
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
Visits flowers for nectar and helps with pollination.
eats
Garden Snail
Cornu aspersum
These common snails often feed on the plant's leaves.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
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 any plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Largeflower pink-sorrel?
10-30 cm
How wide does Largeflower pink-sorrel spread?
15-40 cm
How big are the flowers on Largeflower pink-sorrel?
1.5-2.5 cm
When does Largeflower pink-sorrel bloom?
Spring to Fall
Is Largeflower pink-sorrel edible?
Yes
Is Largeflower pink-sorrel toxic?
Mild
What is Largeflower pink-sorrel's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Largeflower pink-sorrel pollinated?
Insect
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