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Red Creeping Woodsorrel

Oxalis corniculata

Photo by Mark Ridgway
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Sorrel cluster deep red about 60mm wide. Some hairs. No flowers present.

Habitat:

This clump was in very stony, poorly nourished soil in full sun.

Notes:

Sometimes it seems when oxalis grow in very harsh conditions they grow red. Other clumps nearby (in more nourished soil?) were green.

Reference Links:

Creeping Woodsorrel - Oxalis corniculata - Overview, Oxalis corniculata, Oxalis corniculata : Clover Sorrel | Atlas of Living Australia

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Mark Ridgway
Yes I think it is Martin. I have to learn how and why red now.
MartinL
Curious. I call this woodsorrel (oxalis) http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6917885

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PublishedAugust 24, 2013

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