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, Pink shamrock plant.
oxalisStricta
Common yellow woodsorrel, Yellow woodsorrel, Lemon clover.
oxalisOregana
Redwood sorrel, Oregon wood sorrel, Pacific Northwest oxalis.
oxalisArticulata
Pink wood sorrel, Pink shamrock plant, Pink lucky clover.
oxalisCorniculata
Creeping woodsorrel, Yellow oxalis, Sleeping beauty.
oxalisVersicolor
Candy cane oxalis, Candy cane sorrel, Striped wood sorrel.
oxalisTriangularis
Purple shamrock, Love plant, Purple wood sorrel.
oxalisBowiei
Bowie's wood sorrel, Pink shamrock, Giant pink oxalis.
oxalisPalmifrons
Palm leaf oxalis, Silver palm shamrock, Blue palm wood sorrel.
oxalisAdenophylla
Silver shamrock, Chilean silver oxalis, Mountain oxalis.
oxalisTetraphylla
Iron cross plant, Lucky clover, Four leaf oxalis.
oxalisDeppei
Iron cross plant, Lucky clover, Good luck plant.
oxalisPurpurea
Purple oxalis, Purple shamrock, Love plant.
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