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Creeping Woodsorrel

Oxalis corniculata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Oxalidales ›Family: Oxalidaceae ›Genus: Oxalis

About

Oxalis corniculata, the creeping woodsorrel, also called procumbent yellow sorrel or sleeping beauty, resembles the common yellow woodsorrel, Oxalis stricta. It is a somewhat delicate-appearing, low-growing, herbaceous plant in the family Oxalidaceae. It has a narrow, creeping stem that readily roots at the nodes. The trifoliate leaves are subdivided into three rounded leaflets and resemble a clover in shape. Some varieties have green leaves, while others, like Oxalis corniculata var. atropurpurea, have purple. The leaves have...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Creeping Woodsorrel?
The scientific name of Creeping Woodsorrel is Oxalis corniculata.
What is the conservation status of Creeping Woodsorrel?
The Creeping Woodsorrel has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
What kingdom does Creeping Woodsorrel belong to?
Creeping Woodsorrel belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Creeping Woodsorrel belong to?
Creeping Woodsorrel belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Creeping Woodsorrel belong to?
Creeping Woodsorrel belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Creeping Woodsorrel belong to?
Creeping Woodsorrel belongs to the order Oxalidales.
What family does Creeping Woodsorrel belong to?
Creeping Woodsorrel belongs to the family Oxalidaceae.
What genus does Creeping Woodsorrel belong to?
Creeping Woodsorrel belongs to the genus Oxalis.