African wood-sorrel
Oxalis pes-caprae L.
Oxalis pes-caprae, known as African wood-sorrel, is a yellow-flowering plant in the Oxalidaceae family. It was first described in 1753 and is also referred to by the synonym Oxalis cernua. The species is tristylous, a reproductive trait observed in some flowering plants.
Description
Oxalis pes-caprae is native to the Cape region of South Africa and has been introduced to various regions, including Açores, Madeira, Portugal, the Juan Fernandez Islands, and parts of Europe such as Belgium and France. It is a perennial herb characterized by its trifoliate leaves and bright yellow flowers. This species is commonly found in a wide range of habitats and is known for its ability to naturalize in new environments.
Other common names
Bermuda buttercupBermuda-buttercupSouth African wood-sorreldrooping wood-sorrellarge yellow soursobEnglishweedbuttercup oxalisAfrican wood-sorrelsoursobyellow-flower oxalis
Distribution
Açores · Madeira · Portugal Continental · Faial Island · Flores Island · Graciosa Island · Pico Island · Santa Maria Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · Madeira Island · Porto Santo island · TR · CL · Juan Fernandez Islands · HR · EG · Belgium · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · CY · DZ · GB · IT · PT · PS · MX · DK
Synonyms
Oxalis mairei
