oxalis violacea - Violet Wood Sorrel
The Violet Wood Sorrel (Oxalis violacea) is a low, colonial, stemless perennial that grows from 4 to 8 inches tall. The leaves are basal, smooth, and three-lobed with a purplish tint to the backside.
The flowers range from purple to pink to white and grow in clusters on stalks that extend well above the leaves. They have 5 petals that are approximately 0.5" in length. Each sepal has an orange gland at the tip, which can be seen by looking closely at the middle picture above.
This flower is found in dry woods and rocky areas throughout most of the eastern U.S.
Wood sorrels are referred to as "wild shamrocks."
The flowers range from purple to pink to white and grow in clusters on stalks that extend well above the leaves. They have 5 petals that are approximately 0.5" in length. Each sepal has an orange gland at the tip, which can be seen by looking closely at the middle picture above.
This flower is found in dry woods and rocky areas throughout most of the eastern U.S.
Wood sorrels are referred to as "wild shamrocks."