Yellow Woodsorrel (Oxalis stricta)
photo by me, Yellow Woodsorrel (Oxalis stricta)
The dark-green leaves resemble those of the clover plant, and is sometimes thus called the "false shamrock." The flowers are very different, though —see the photo at the right of a clover flower, and compare it to the woodsorrel flower, above.
The flowers and leaves of the woodsorrel are edible and have a tangy taste. Because of the oxalic acid in the plant, though, only small quantities are safe for consumption because it can disrupt the body's supply of calcium and can lead to kidney failure, among other things. The plant is sometimes chewed, though, by hikers and farmers to assuage thirst when water isn't readily available.
The flowers of the woodsorrel are very small, as shown in the photo, below, with my thumb in the photograph for size comparison of the flowers:
photo by me
photo by me
photo by me
SOURCES
1 Wikipedia: Oxalis
2 Wikipedia: Oxalis stricta
3 Wikipedia: Oxalis debilis
4 Wikipedia: Clover
5 Tortoise Forum: "Oxalis or Clover - Whats in your garden?"
As I am foreign the post did not only allow me to enjoy the lovely blooms but learn their names in English. Now it is blooming time and enjoy its delicate beauty.
I love the oxalis family of plants. I like to use them in the shady bits of the garden, as they don't mind dappled light and look nice in a woodland garden.
nice click ,i like the nail paint with flower photo... ;-)
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We have so much yellow wood sorrel growing in our yard! I'm looking forward to making a tea from the flowers. 🌱
Yes, they are beautiful in their simplicity. I love wildflowers, I like them more than luxurious roses. They have this charming naturalness and tenderness. In my area, too, there are those in your photos. But it's time to bloom has not yet come)
Wood sorrels are such a pretty tiny little flower!
I saw this post on Steemit Ramble Discord. :-)
Squeeeaaaal! I love tiny things! They're even more adorable when flanked by your bright pink thumbnail! Such sweet little yellow petals – itty bitty natural mandalas. <3 Thank you @thekittygirl – educational AND totally made me giggle!