oxalisoxalis
genusgenusCharming woodland plants characterized by clover-like leaves that fold up at night and reopen in daylight, displaying a natural rhythm called nyctinasty. These delicate plants produce dainty flowers in various colors and often feature triangular leaf arrangements.
Etymology
The name 'Oxalis' comes from the Greek word 'oxys,' meaning 'sour' or 'sharp,' referring to the acidic taste of the leaves.
Interesting fact!
The leaves contain oxalic acid, which gives them a distinctly tangy, sour taste and creates a natural defense mechanism against hungry herbivores.
All species of Oxalis
oxalisIncarnata
Pink wood sorrel, Pale pink oxalis, Lilac oxalis.
oxalisStricta
Common yellow woodsorrel, Upright yellow sorrel, Lemon clover.
oxalisOregana
Redwood sorrel, Oregon wood sorrel, Oregon oxalis.
oxalisArticulata
Pink wood sorrel, Windowbox wood sorrel, Pink shamrock.
oxalisCorniculata
Creeping woodsorrel, Yellow woodsorrel, Sleeping beauty.
oxalisVersicolor
Candy cane sorrel, Candy stripe wood sorrel, Bermuda buttercup.
oxalisTriangularis
Purple shamrock, Love plant, False shamrock.
oxalisBowiei
Bowie's woodsorrel, Pink wood sorrel, Giant oxalis.
oxalisPalmifrons
Palm wood sorrel, Silver palm oxalis, Blue palm oxalis.
oxalisAdenophylla
Silver shamrock, Chilean oxalis, Silver wood sorrel.
oxalisTetraphylla
Iron cross, Lucky clover, Four-leaf sorrel.
oxalisDeppei
Iron cross oxalis, Good luck plant, Four leaf clover plant.
oxalisPurpurea
Purple wood sorrel, Purple shamrock, Love plant.
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