Common Name:
Yellow Wood Sorrel

Scientific Name:
Oxalis stricta L.
Oxalis europaea L.

Family:
Wood-Sorrel (Oxalidaceae)

Plant Description:
Yellow Wood Sorrel is a perennial or annual reproducing by seed, clover-like in appearance and reaches a height of 6-12 inches. Leaflets are grouped in clusters of three and may hang inverted. The root system consists of underground runners. Flowers are 1/4-1/2 inch wide and are yellow in color. Flowering occurs during the months of June-August.

Remarks:
The plant is found commonly throughout the state of Wisconsin. It can often be found growing along roadsides and in gardens. It prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is commonly found growing in new plantings and in bare areas in established cranberry beds. It does not seriously compete with cranberry vines and is often eliminated as vine densities increase.