Violet Woodsorrel
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Violet Woodsorrel
oxalis violacea
The Violet Woodsorrel is a beautiful plant with delicate purple flowers that look like little butterflies! Its leaves are shaped like hearts and can be found in many gardens and meadows.
Habitat: Violet Woodsorrel can be found in meadows, gardens, and along roadsides, thriving in moist, well-drained soil.
Appearance
The Violet Woodsorrel has striking three-part, clover-like leaves, often tinged with purple. Its delicate, trumpet-shaped flowers are typically vibrant pink to violet, sometimes with white centers, emerging on slender stalks above the foliage.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderOxalidalesFamilyOxalidaceaeGenusOxalis
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its tart leaves are like lemon candy, but don't eat too many at once!
Like a shy sleeper, its leaves fold up tightly when darkness falls.
Some believe finding a four-leaf woodsorrel is even luckier than a clover!
The 'oxalis' in its name means 'sour,' perfect for its zesty taste.
Special abilities
Ability
Day-Night Folder
Violet Woodsorrel can fold its leaves down at night or in intense sun, protecting itself from cold or excessive light.
Ability
Exploding Seed Cannon
Violet Woodsorrel has seed pods that explosively eject seeds, helping them spread far from the parent plant.
Ability
Bulb Battery
Violet Woodsorrel has underground bulbs that store energy, allowing it to survive harsh conditions and regrow.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-30 cm
- Spread
- 10-20 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring-Summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Bees visit its flowers for nectar and pollen.
eaten by
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Deer browse on the leaves and stems of this plant.
eaten by
Leopard Slug
Limax maximus
Slugs and snails commonly feed on its foliage.
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Heartleaf OxalisPurple WoodsorrelWild Sorrel
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always ask an adult before tasting any wild plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Violet Woodsorrel?
10-30 cm
How wide does Violet Woodsorrel spread?
10-20 cm
How big are the flowers on Violet Woodsorrel?
1-2 cm
When does Violet Woodsorrel bloom?
Spring-Summer
Is Violet Woodsorrel edible?
Yes
Is Violet Woodsorrel toxic?
Mild
What is Violet Woodsorrel's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Violet Woodsorrel pollinated?
Insect
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