Redwood Sorrel (Oxalis oregana)

Redwood sorrel thrives under redwood trees, whose acidic needles and deep shade suppress growth of other plants. Look closely at the flower – it has a striking variety of colors and shapes.

January		April	July	October
Green leaves
	Pale pink to purple flowers

Field ID Tips

· Blooms February to June.

· 5 petals, with purple stripes.

· Flower has beautiful yellow and green center with white-tipped stamens.

· Heart-shaped leaves arranged in 3s.

· Leaves appear to wilt in direct sunshine, and spread out in the shade.

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Mountain Home to West Point Flowers

Although this seciman is purple, many sorrel flowers are white to pink. Note the 3-leaf-clover leaves, made up of heart shapes.

This flower is further along in its development – the petals are separating, and will soon drop off. However, the distinctive center is the same.