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pink-sorrel
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pink-sorrel
Oxalis articulata
Pink sorrel is a cheerful little flower with pretty pink petals. It often grows in gardens and can be found in many colors, including pink and white. These flowers are fun to spot and can brighten up any place!
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The pink-sorrel has bright, five-petaled pink flowers that often bloom in clusters above distinctive clover-like leaves. Its foliage consists of three heart-shaped leaflets, typically green but sometimes with a purplish hue, growing on slender stems.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderOxalidalesFamilyOxalidaceaeGenusOxalis
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
In warm places, pink-sorrel can bloom almost all year, painting gardens with pink!
Its leaves have a tangy, lemony taste that makes them a sour snack (in tiny amounts)!
The word 'Oxalis' in its scientific name means 'sour', describing its zesty flavor!
This resilient plant can sprout from tiny underground stems, even after being dug up!
Special abilities
Ability
Sleeping Leaves
Pink-sorrel has leaves that fold up at night or in bright sun, protecting them from damage and helping to conserve water.
Ability
Underground Explorer
Pink-sorrel spreads using underground stems called rhizomes, which helps it form new patches and colonize areas quickly.
Ability
Persistent Survivor
Pink-sorrel can easily regrow from its root fragments, making it very resilient to disturbance and difficult to remove.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-30 cm
- Spread
- 15-40 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to Fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honeybee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
pollinates
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
A frequent visitor gathering nectar.
pollinates
Small White Butterfly
Pieris rapae
Feeds on nectar, aiding flower spread.
eaten by
Black Slug
Arion ater
Slugs sometimes graze on its tender 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.
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 pink-sorrel?
10-30 cm
How wide does pink-sorrel spread?
15-40 cm
How big are the flowers on pink-sorrel?
1-2 cm
When does pink-sorrel bloom?
Spring to Fall
Is pink-sorrel edible?
Yes
Is pink-sorrel toxic?
Mild
What is pink-sorrel's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is pink-sorrel pollinated?
Insect
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