What Is Yellow Wood Sorrel? Identification and Removal

Oxalis stricta, the yellow wood sorrel, has leaves that look like clover and have three heart-shaped lobes.  

Flowers: It has small, bright yellow flowers with five petals that grow in groups and usually bloom from spring to fall.

Height: This plant comes back every year and grows between 6 and 12 inches tall. It spreads through underground stems called rhizomes.

Habitat: They like moist, well-drained soils and can be found in lawns, gardens, and other disturbed places.  

Leaves and flowers can be eaten. They taste sour and are often used in salads or as a seasoning.  

Seed Production: Yellow wood sorrel has many small, round seeds that are stored in seed pods that can burst and spread the seeds far and wide.

Removal by Hand: For small cases, pulling by hand works well, and you can be sure that the roots are gone so that the plant doesn't grow back.

Mulching: Putting down a thick layer of mulch can slow growth by blocking sunshine and stopping seeds from sprouting.  

Herbicides: If you have to, use leafy weed-specific herbicides and follow the directions to make sure you don't hurt any good plants.  

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