Oxalis sp.

Wood Sorrel at Watson, ACT

Oxalis sp. at Watson, ACT - 8 Feb 2021
Oxalis sp. at Watson, ACT - 8 Feb 2021
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Identification history

Oxalis sp. 10 Feb 2021 Tapirlord
Oxalis sp. 10 Feb 2021 MPW

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Typical Oxalis / Sorrel , 3-4 part leaflets. Bright yellow "waxy" flowers which open during bright sunshine. Grows rapidly in response to recent rainfall. Can grow as a colonisers on bare ground. Growing together with native (small) "Morning Glory" . Distinctive bud structure.

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • Less than 10cm Plant height
  • True In flower

Species information

  • Oxalis sp. Scientific name
  • Wood Sorrel Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1575.03m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower

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