Oxalis stricta, Common Yellow Woodsorrel
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Notes:
While not the same chemical compound as citrus, when consumed, the leaves of O. stricta have a sour citrus-like taste and make for a great pallet cleansing snack. When seed pods are ripe, they will burst open flinging seeds.
- Listing ID: 3973
- Duration: Perennial
- Soil Moisture: 1-5 (dry to wet): 2-3
- Stratification: TBD
- Bloom Time: March-November
- Sunlight Exposure: Partial shade to full sun
- Family: Oxalidaceae (Wood sorrel)
- Latin Name: Oxalis stricta
- Common Name: Common Yellow Woodsorrel
- Eco-Region: 251