Oxalis grandis Small. Common name: Great Yellow Wood-sorrel. Phenology: May-Aug. Habitat: Rich moist forests, rocky bluffs. Distribution: PA, OH, and IN, south to SC, GA, AL, MS.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy ⓘ: = C, F, FNA12, G, K4, Pa, RAB, Tn, Va, W, Eiten (1963), Robertson (1975); = Xanthoxalis grandis (Small) Small — S, S13. Basionym: Oxalis grandis Small 1894 "Urbasionym:" Oxalis recurva Elliott 1821
Links to other floras: = Oxalis grandis - FNA12
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Heliophily ⓘ: 4
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Horticultural Information
Intro: Erect perennial of rich moist forests and rocky bluffs, often on calcareous substrates.
Stems: Stems simple or sparingly branched, smooth or soft hairy.
Leaves: Leaves alternate; petiolate; divided into 3 clover-like, heart-shaped leaflets, each 3/4-2 in. wide and with a prominent fold along the midvein, usually with a narrow maroon line and tiny hairs on the margins.
Inforescence:
Flowers: Flowers usually in clusters of 2-4, held above leaves; yellow (may be red in the throat); about 1 in. wide; with 5 spreading, oblong petals, 5 sepals and 10 stamens.
Fruits: Fruit a slender oval capsule, smooth or with spreading hairs.
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Height: 10-24 in. (occasionally taller)
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description: Erect perennial of rich moist forests and rocky bluffs, often on calcareous substrates.
stems: Stems simple or sparingly branched, smooth or soft hairy.
leaves: Leaves alternate; petiolate; divided into 3 clover-like, heart-shaped leaflets, each 3/4-2 in. wide and with a prominent fold along the midvein, usually with a narrow maroon line and tiny hairs on the margins.
inflorescence:
flowers: Flowers usually in clusters of 2-4, held above leaves; yellow (may be red in the throat); about 1 in. wide; with 5 spreading, oblong petals, 5 sepals and 10 stamens.
fruits: Fruit a slender oval capsule, smooth or with spreading hairs.
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