violet wood sorrel
plant
Also known as: Oxalis violacea
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Violet wood sorrel (Oxalis violacea) is a perennial herb native to the eastern United States. It is part of the Oxalis genus, which includes about 850 species known for their acidic taste, derived from the Greek word "oxalis". This particular species features palmately compound, sensitive leaves and produces rose-purple or sometimes white flowers. The leaflets of Oxalis species, including violet wood sorrel, have the characteristic of folding back and drooping at night.12
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