Oxalis debilis
(Pink Woodsorrel)
Oxaliis debilis, Huntsville State Park, Walker Co. 7372
Oxaliis debilis, Huntsville State Park, Walker Co. 7374
Oxaliis debilis, Huntsville State Park, Walker Co. 7377
Oxaliis debilis, Huntsville State Park, Walker Co. 7393
Oxaliis debilis, Huntsville State Park, Walker Co. 7387
Oxaliis debilis, Huntsville State Park, Walker Co. 7386
| Scientific Name | Oxalis debilis | USDA PLANTS Symbol | OXDE3 |
| Common Name | Pink Woodsorrel | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 29071 |
| Family | Oxalidaceae (Wood Sorrel) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Various soils in disturbed areas, fencerows, yards, roadsides, etc. Plant: Stemless perennial forming large clumps from clusters of bulblets, overall up to about 12 inches tall. Leaves: Three heart-shaped leaflets 2/3 to 1-5/8 inches long on petioles 4 to 10 inches long arising from base; upper surfaces somewhat hairy, smooth below; distinct dots of oxalate deposits are visible, especially towards the edges of the leaflets. Inflorescence: Cymes with 8 to 14 lavender or rose flowers on stalks 6 to 11 inches tall; flowers with 5 petals, and 10 stamens (5 longer than the rest); 5 green sepals have two large orange bumps near the tips. Bloom Period: December to May. References: Alabama Plant Atlas and Flora of North America. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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