Oregon woodsorrel
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Oregon woodsorrel
Oxalis oregana
Oregon woodsorrel is a small plant with pretty green leaves that look like little hearts. It grows in shady forests and has bright yellow flowers that bloom in springtime.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Oregon woodsorrel has clover-like, heart-shaped green leaves, often with a purple underside, that fold up at night. Its delicate white to pinkish-purple flowers bloom on slender stalks, featuring five petals and bright yellow stamens.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderOxalidalesFamilyOxalidaceaeGenusOxalis
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Each leaf is made of three perfect heart shapes joined together!
It closes its leaves tight when it rains, like a tiny umbrella!
Its flowers glow in the dark under UV light, guiding pollinators!
Some call it 'redwood sorrel' as it loves giant redwood forests!
Special abilities
Ability
Sleeping Leaves
Oregon woodsorrel can fold its leaves down at night, like sleeping, which helps it save energy and protect itself from cold or bright light.
Ability
Forest Carpet
Oregon woodsorrel has underground stems called rhizomes that help it spread widely and quickly create dense green carpets in forests.
Ability
Shade Seeker
Oregon woodsorrel has special pigments that help it thrive in deep shade, soaking up sunlight where other plants struggle.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-15 cm
- Spread
- 10-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to Summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Its flowers provide nectar for visiting bees.
eaten by
Banana Slug
Ariolimax columbianus
A food source for the large banana slug.
eaten by
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
Occasionally browsed by deer in forest understories.
shelters
Rough-skinned Newt
Taricha granulosa
Provides damp, shady cover for amphibians.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
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.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always ask an adult before touching or tasting any plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Oregon woodsorrel?
5-15 cm
How wide does Oregon woodsorrel spread?
10-30 cm
How big are the flowers on Oregon woodsorrel?
1-2 cm
When does Oregon woodsorrel bloom?
Spring to Summer
Is Oregon woodsorrel edible?
Yes
Is Oregon woodsorrel toxic?
Mild
What is Oregon woodsorrel's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Oregon woodsorrel pollinated?
Insect
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