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Common Wood Sorrel
Oxalis montana

Common Wood Sorrel (Oxalis montana) Other common names: True Wood Sorrel

Other scientific names: Oxalis acetosella

French names: tite oxalide

Family: Wood-sorrel Family (Oxalidaceae)

Flowers: Spring, Summer;  White;  5 parts (petals)

Leaves: Compound, Entire

Habitat: Forests

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 184   

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: montana: of mountains


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Common Wood Sorrel (Oxalis montana) flower

Common Wood Sorrel produces a very pertty woodland mid-summer flower.

Common Wood Sorrel (Oxalis montana) flowers

Common Wood Sorrel (Oxalis montana) flower

Common Wood Sorrel flower in late June.

Common Wood Sorrel (Oxalis montana) flower