Oxalis exilis, the least yellow sorrel or shady woodsorrel, is a small herbaceous plant found in Australia and New Zealand. It is mainly found in hillsides and weedy areas. It is the smallest species of Oxalis in New Zealand. The colors of the leaves range from green to purple. The capsule and style length vary from 4–6.5 mm.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Least yellow-sorrel being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Oxalidales
- Family
- Oxalidaceae
- Genus
- Oxalis
- Species
- Oxalis exilis
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