Yellow Wood Sorrel (Oxalis stricta)

Family: Wood-Sorrel Family (Oxalidaceae)

Other Names: Sour Grass, Sleeping Beauty, Sour Trefoil

Origin: Native

Historic First Bloom Seen: May 23*

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Interesting Facts: This wildflower is common in all areas of the preserve. The scientific name Oxalis comes from the Greek for "sharp" and the common name "Sorrel" means "acidic" or "sour" and refers to the taste of the plant.

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.