Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Oxalis corniculata Linnaeus
(Yellow Woodsorrel)
Family: Oxalidaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
By var., see Allred
Oxalis corniculata is a spreading, sprawling "three-leaf clover" with short hairs on the herbage. The flowers are yellow. The seeds are transversely ridged and are brown without any white markings. Oxalis corniculata is found around buildings in Silver City.
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Oxalis corniculata, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, July 9, 2008
Oxalis corniculata, 3x macro of seeds, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, July 9, 2008
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