species 40,254 observations
Upright Yellow Woodsorrel
Oxalis stricta
Field notes
Supports All
82
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Wedgling Moth, Wandering Tiger Moth
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Wild Turkey, Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw
20
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Margined Calligrapher, Least Skipper, Eastern Calligrapher, Common Eastern Bumble Bee
60
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Water use
- Low
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Poor soil
- Plant type
- Wildflower Edible Herbaceous perennial Weed
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.