Oxalis dillenii
(Yellow Woodsorrel)
Oxalis dillenii, Colorado Bend State Park, San Saba Co. 0048
Oxalis dillenii, Enchanted Rock Natural Area, Llano Co. 5473
Oxalis dillenii, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 3864
Oxalis dillenii, St. Edward’s Park, Austin, Travis Co. 1496
Oxalis dillenii, Inks Lake State Park, Burnet Co. 2406
Oxalis dillenii, Washington-on-the-Brazos, Washington Co. 2645
Oxalis dillenii, Enchanted Rock Natural Area, Llano Co. 5480
Oxalis dillenii, Enchanted Rock Natural Area, Llano Co. 5475
| Scientific Name | Oxalis dillenii | USDA PLANTS Symbol | OXDI2 |
| Common Name | Yellow Woodsorrel | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 29074 |
| Family | Oxalidaceae (Woodsorrel) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Most soils and habitats, including lawns, gardens, pastures and prairies; widespread. Plant: Upright, sprawling perennial up to 16 inches high (usually shorter), solitary, much-branched stem. Leaves: Alternate, long-stalked ternate leaves with 1/2-inch long leaflets, heart-shaped, folding downward at night and in cool weather. Inflorescence: Flowers solitary or in clusters of 2 to 9 on long stalks; each blossom up to 1-inch across (usually smaller) with 5 yellow petals, 5 sepals and 10 stamens. Bloom Period: February to November. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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