Oxalis corniculata
common yellow woodsorrel
Oxalidaceae
Synonyms: Acetosella corniculata
Plant Specifics
Form: flower
Life Span: short-lived perennial
Size: Height: .2 to .3 ft Width: 1.0 to 2.0 ft
Flower Color:
yellow
Phenology: winter dormant
Noted for: Showy flowers
Landscaping
Propagation: Self seeds from pods that explode and throw seeds. Also spreads by rooting at the nods
Availability: Seed
Light:
Moisture Tolerance: 

Soil or other substrate: Sand
Soil pH Range: 6.1 - 7.8
Ecology
Wildlife:
Native Habitats: disturbed areas
Other
Ethnobotany: Cherokee used this plant for numerous purposes, including; food, as an infusion for hookworms and to stop vomiting, plant was chewed to relieve sore throat.
Natural Range
Zones:
Suitable to grow in: 8A,8B,9A,9B,10A,10B,11





