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Oxalis drummondii, the large-leaf woodsorrel or Drummond's wood-sorrel, is a species of flowering plant in the family Oxalidaceae. [2] It is native to central and southern Texas, and northern Mexico. [1] A tuberous geophyte reaching 8 in (20 cm), it is typically found growing in calcareous or sandy soils, in open woods, shrublands, and ...
Oxalis tetraphylla var. tetraphylla is the variety most commonly used as an ornamental plant, either potted or in gardens as ground cover. The other two variants are very similar and their green parts (and flowers) look practically identical. All variants of this plant are also edible, the flowers and leaves having a sharp lemon flavour. [2]
Oxalis grandis, commonly known as great yellow woodsorrel or large yellow wood sorrel, [3] is an annual plant and herb in the woodsorrel family. It is native to the eastern United States from Georgia north to Pennsylvania and Wisconsin , west as far as Louisiana .
Zones: 3 to 7. Size: 4 to 10 inches tall x 3 to 6 inches wide. Care requirements: Full to partial sun; loamy, sandy, well-draining soil. Related: 11 Perennials to Plant in the Fall for Stunning ...
The past 30 years have seen a surge of interest in native Texas plants. They would seem to be a great choice for landscaping, but some are more user-friendly than others. Let me give some details.
Oxalis (/ ˈ ɒ k s ə l ɪ s / (American English) [1] or / ɒ k s ˈ ɑː l ɪ s / (British English)) [2] is a large genus of flowering plants in the wood-sorrel family, Oxalidaceae, comprising over 550 species. [3]
Oxalis violacea is cultivated as an ornamental plant, for use as a flowering groundcover or perennial plant in traditional and native plant gardens, and for natural landscaping projects. [14] It spreads rapidly by runners and bulbs. [15] In gardens the plant prefers partial shade and moisture. [15]
Oxalis acetosella, the wood sorrel or common wood sorrel, is a rhizomatous flowering plant in the family Oxalidaceae. The specific epithet acetosella refers to its sour taste. The common name wood sorrel is often used for other plants in the genus Oxalis .