Grassland Wood-sorrel

Oxalis perennans Haw.

Upright tufted herb to 30 cm long, sometimes creeping. Leaves clover-like with wedge-shaped leaflets to 15 mm long, held on stalks up to 40 mm long. Flowers and fruits are above the leaves. Flowers have five yellow petals, on stalks at least as tall as the leaf stems. The seed case is a long capsule to 30 cm long and 5 cm wide


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What habitats does Oxalis perennans live in?

Widespread in heavy soils through most plant communities. Full sun, semi to dappled shade

What is the distribution of Oxalis perennans?

Across Australia

How big does Oxalis perennans grow?

30 cm long

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