What are the types of Oxalis?

Oxalis purpurogenum

Also called purple butterfly. The plant is about 15-30cm tall, with fleshy roots and a bulb that is yellowish brown. The biggest feature is that the leaves are purple-red, the flowering period is from May to November, and there are no seeds.

Oxalis triangularis

Also known as big mountain wood sorrel. The plant is 5-10cm tall, with inverted triangular leaves and white flowers. The flowering and fruiting period is from May to June, and the leaves are light green. The whole plant can be used as medicine and food.

Oxalis

Also called three tiles. The plant height is 5~14cm, the small flowers are white and the flowering period is from May to August. It grows in mountains, is cold-resistant and drought-resistant, has strong adaptability, and can be used on a large scale in northern regions to beautify gardens.

Oxalis straightensis

Also known as 369. The plant is about 12-30cm tall, with upright stems and broadly inverted heart-shaped leaves. It blooms from May to September and bears fruit from June to September. It is also a high-altitude variety.

Oxalis fire fern

Unlike other species, Oxalis fire fern is a small shrub with a height of 20 cm. The leaves are oval, dark brown-red, and will fall off in a dark environment. The flowers are light yellow. In gardens, it is often paired with flower hedges.

Oxalis chinensis

There are many flowers, the color is yellow, and 4 to 9 flowers bloom beautifully. This variety is mostly grown as an ornamental potted plant.

Oxalis serrata

Also called grass. The plant height is about 15-35cm and the flowering period is from April to November. It has strong adaptability and is cold-resistant. The flowers are white or purple.

Oxalis alba

Originated from Ireland, it is its national flower and is often regarded as a "lucky clover" with purple patterns on its petals.

Oxalis bulbilica

This is the newest variety of Oxalis. The plant is 2~5cm tall, with many lavender flowers, which are most abundant in July and August. It is very similar to white wood sorrel, but the difference is in the color of the flowers.

Oxalis glandularis

The plant is 10-15cm tall, with green or blue-gray leaves and lavender flowers, flowering from April to May. Likes warm and humid environment. Due to the peculiar colors of flowers and leaves, it has high ornamental value.

Oxalis

Originated from Brazil, the whole plant is covered with white hairs. The flowers come in yellow, white, red and pink, with pure and bright colors.

Oxalis four-leaf

The plant is 10-20cm tall, with four compound leaves and light purple-brown markings. This is also known as the four-leaf clover.

Oxalis grandiflora

Originated from Africa, the flowers are large and pink or purple. It has a spindle-shaped rhizome underground and three compound leaves. It is a typical and excellent ornamental herb.

Oxalis multiflora

Also known as purple Oxalis. The plant is 20-30cm tall, with brown spots on the back of the leaves and most of the flowers are purple. It has no dormancy period, is cold-resistant, and is widely planted in the north.

Oxalis chinensis

The leaves are dark green with dense yellow reticulated veins. The flowers are rose-colored, delicate and beautiful, with white or yellow spots on the throat. It is a typical flower of variegated leaves

Oxalis argentea

The leaves are dark green or blue-gray with white markings, and the flowers are large and light red.

Oxalis creepingii

A common greening variety with inverted heart-shaped leaves and umbel-shaped inflorescences, it is widely planted in northern regions. But in the South it is often removed as a weed.

Hibiscus Oxalis

It is native to Africa, with a plant height of 10~20cm and large leaves. It blooms in spring in a windmill-shaped pattern with rich and bright colors. The most suitable temperature for its growth is 15~25℃. Suitable for flower bed beautification or potted plants.