# 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. - **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 14 - **Habitat:** Urban areas ![Largeflower pink-sorrel](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Starr_080327-3833_Oxalis_debilis_var._corymbosa.jpg&width=800) Photo: Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Starr_080327-3833_Oxalis_debilis_var._corymbosa.jpg) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Plantae - **Phylum:** Tracheophyta - **Class:** Magnoliopsida - **Order:** Oxalidales - **Family:** Oxalidaceae - **Genus:** Oxalis ## 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 - **Leafy Sleeper:** Largeflower pink-sorrel can fold its leaves down at night or during strong sun, protecting itself from stress. - **Explosive Seeds:** It has seed pods that can burst open, flinging tiny seeds far away to spread new plants quickly. - **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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/garden-snail) (*Cornu aspersum*) — These common snails often feed on the plant's leaves. ## Traits - [Flowering](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/flowering): Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle. - [Spring Blooming](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fragrant-flower): Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Edible](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/edible): Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption. - [Pollinator Magnet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator-magnet): Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms. - [Rapid Growing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/rapid-growing): Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period. - [Urban Friendly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/urban-friendly): This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces. ## Collections - [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/plants) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always check with an adult before touching or tasting any plants. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Largeflower pink-sorrel? Start with the whole plant, then compare leaf arrangement, leaf edges, stems and any flowers or fruit. Opposite leaves grow in pairs; alternate leaves come one at a time along the stem. These details tell you far more together than a single green leaf does. Plant Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### 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 ## Where to spot - [Americus Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/americus-historic-district) — Georgia, US · Historic District - [Berry Botanic Garden](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/berry-botanic-garden) — Oregon, US · Botanical Garden - [Fairlie-Poplar](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/fairlie-poplar) — Georgia, US · Neighborhood - [Foley Downtown Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/foley-downtown-historic-district) — Alabama, US · Historic District - [Fort Caroline](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/fort-caroline) — Florida, US · National Park - [Gulf Breeze Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/gulf-breeze-zoo) — Florida, US · Zoo [View all places to see Largeflower pink-sorrel](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/largeflower-pink-sorrel) ## More Plants - [white snakeroot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-snakeroot) (*Ageratina altissima*) - [tree-of-heaven](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tree-of-heaven) (*Ailanthus altissima*) - [western sword fern](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-sword-fern) (*Polystichum munitum*) - [common milkweed](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-milkweed) (*Asclepias syriaca*) --- Source: [Largeflower pink-sorrel: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/largeflower-pink-sorrel)