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Search Term(s): Oxalis violacea (1 record found)
Search Term(s): Oxalis violacea (1 record found)
OXALIDACEAE
Sorrel Family
Sorrel Family
Oxalis violacea (violet wood-sorrel)
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Oxalis: sour, referring to oxalic acid in leaves and roots; violacea: violet-colored
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May-June
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain
County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex
Habitat
Rich woodlands; primarily of the Piedmont, uncommon on the Coastal Plain
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Uncommon
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern
North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
7
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Piedmont)Tuliptree Rich Wood (Coastal Plain)
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