| Etymology | Genus | Sour, because of the presence of oxalis acid |
|---|---|---|
| Species | After Jacques Barrelier, a French botanist | |
| Family | Oxalidaceae | |
| Synonyms | Acetosella barrelieri (L.) Kuntze, Oxalis amazonica Progel | |
| Common Names | Lavender Sorrel, Barrelier's Woodsorrel | |
| Status | Exotic: Naturalised | |
| Form | Herb | |
| Native Distribution | Tropical America | |
Diagnostics:
A very common herb of unkempt lawns. It has an upright form, with compound leaves that are trifoliate, and supported by a comparatively long petiole. It flowers frequently, with five white to faint pink petals and a yellow centre.
Interesting Facts:
The pink petals often appear too faint to realise unless one take a closer look.
Form of the Lavendar Sorrel.
Trifoliate leaf with a long petiole.
The flower, with a yellow centre and faint pink (left) to white (right) petals.
Fruit capsules hanging down like lanterns.
References
-Author: Siyang
Posted: 2013-03-12 / Modified: 2015-01-11
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