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West Indian woodsorrel
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West Indian woodsorrel
Oxalis dehradunensis
West Indian woodsorrel is a small, leafy plant with pretty, heart-shaped leaves. It loves to grow in warm places and can often be found in gardens and fields.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The West Indian woodsorrel is a low-growing plant with distinctive clover-like leaves, often tinged with purple or red. It bears small, vibrant yellow flowers, each with five petals. Its delicate appearance, contrasted with its colorful stems, makes it stand out from other ground covers.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderOxalidalesFamilyOxalidaceaeGenusOxalis
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Each small flower has five bright yellow petals, making it easy to spot in green patches!
It's a global traveler, found thriving in gardens and wild places on many continents!
Its leaves fold in half at night, looking like tiny sleeping butterflies!
Some traditional cultures used woodsorrel as a thirst-quenching snack due to its tangy taste!
Special abilities
Ability
Night Sleeper
West Indian woodsorrel's leaves fold up tightly at night, protecting them from cold or strong sun.
Ability
Seed Cannon
It has exploding seed pods that can launch tiny seeds far away, helping it spread widely.
Ability
Underground Spreader
This plant has underground stems or tiny bulbs allowing it to quickly grow new plants nearby.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-30 cm
- Spread
- 10-40 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Year-round
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Bees visit its yellow flowers for nectar and pollen.
eaten by
Garden Snail
Cornu aspersum
Snails and slugs sometimes graze on its tender leaves.
eaten by
Corn earworm
Helicoverpa zea
Larvae of this moth can feed on the leaves and stems.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
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 ask an adult before tasting any wild plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is West Indian woodsorrel?
10-30 cm
How wide does West Indian woodsorrel spread?
10-40 cm
How big are the flowers on West Indian woodsorrel?
0.5-1.5 cm
When does West Indian woodsorrel bloom?
Year-round
Is West Indian woodsorrel edible?
Yes
Is West Indian woodsorrel toxic?
Mild
What is West Indian woodsorrel's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is West Indian woodsorrel pollinated?
Insect
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