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Oxalis violacea, violet woodsorrel, forms low growing mounds about 3-8 inches tall. It grows very slowly and is relatively uncommon, especially when compared to the weedy yellow wood-sorrel. It does not compete with aggressive plants. The fibrous root system contains many small scalely bulbs.

Flowers

Oxalis violacea flower is about a half inch across

Oxalis violacea - Violet Woodsorrel - Flowers Oxalis violacea - Violet Woodsorrel - Flowers Side view and bud" Oxalis violacea - Violet Woodsorrel - Flowers


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Leaves and Plant

Leaves may or may not show the purplish markings

Oxalis violacea - Violet Woodsorrel - Leaves

Text by Millie Ling and all photos by Hubert & Millie Ling. Photos: 5/19/2005, cultivation


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