Oxalis californica
(Abrams) R. Knuth
Californica wood sorrel
Oxalis californica is a perennial herb that is native to California, and found only slightly beyond California borders.
Bloom Period
The blue points on the map indicate observations in Calflora.
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Jepson eFlora section:
eudicot
USDA PLANTS group:
Dicot
Possible skin irritation from touching any part of this plant.
Do not eat any part of this plant.
Do not eat any part of this plant.
[Wikipedia] Range, Habitat: It is widespread in Mexico (from Baja California east to Coahuila and south as far as Oaxaca) and the southwestern United States (California, New Mexico, Arizona, western Texas).[2] In California, the species grows in chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and other habitats, from sea level to elevations of 2,296 feet (700 m). (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
