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(Oxalis magellanica)
Snowdrop Wood-Sorrel (Oxalis magellanica)
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Photo by: John Barkla | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: John Barkla | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2017-11-18T13:37:06-08:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Oxalis magellanica, commonly known as Snowdrop Wood-Sorrel, is a perennial herb that can be deciduous or semi-deciduous depending on the climate. It is native to cool temperate forests, subantarctic woodlands, and alpine areas of the Southern Hemisphere, particularly in New Zealand and Tasmania. This plant typically grows to a modest height of 0.2 feet (0.06 meters) with a spread of up to 1 foot (0.3 meters). It forms low clumps of clover-like foliage, with delicate white flowers that bloom in the cooler months of fall, winter, and spring, adding a subtle charm to garden spaces.
Snowdrop Wood-Sorrel is valued for its ability to thrive in cooler climates and its extended blooming period when many other plants are dormant. It is often used as a ground cover in shaded garden areas or rock gardens. This plant prefers partial shade to full sun, and while it can tolerate low to medium water conditions, it thrives in moist, well-drained soils. It is relatively low maintenance but can be sensitive to hot, dry conditions. In some regions, it can spread readily, so gardeners should monitor its growth to prevent unwanted naturalization.CC BY-SA 4.0
Snowdrop Wood-Sorrel is valued for its ability to thrive in cooler climates and its extended blooming period when many other plants are dormant. It is often used as a ground cover in shaded garden areas or rock gardens. This plant prefers partial shade to full sun, and while it can tolerate low to medium water conditions, it thrives in moist, well-drained soils. It is relatively low maintenance but can be sensitive to hot, dry conditions. In some regions, it can spread readily, so gardeners should monitor its growth to prevent unwanted naturalization.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.1-0.2 feet
- Width: 0.5-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Fall, Winter, Spring
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Rock Garden
Natural Habitat
native to cool temperate forests, subantarctic woodlands, and alpine areas of the Southern Hemisphere, particularly in New Zealand and Tasmania
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: , Oxalis carnosa, Oxalis magellanica, Oxalis lactea, Oxalis cataractae, Acetosella magellanica, Acetosella modesta, Oxalis fuegensis, Oxalis modesta, Oxalis novae-zelandiae,
GBIF Accepted Name: Oxalis magellanica G.Forst.