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Oxalis suksdorfii

Oxalidaceae

Western Yellow Oxalis

Oxalis suksdorfii
Trailing but not rooting at nodes or erect, more or less hairy. Leaves on stem with petiole less than 2 in. divided into 3 leaflets, each less than 3/4 in. Flower single or 2–3 loosely clustered. Petals 1/2–3/4 in. long, bright yellow. Grows in dry woods and shrubby areas at low elevations. Rare in Washington.

  • Rarity: Locally Common
  • Flowering Time: Late Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Height: 4–12 inches
  • Habitat: East-side Forest, West-side Forest
  • Found In: Olympic NP
  • Native: Yes
  • Also Known As: Suksdorf's Wood Sorrel

Map of where Oxalis suksdorfii is found