How to Identify Oxalidaceae
Oxalidaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Oxalidales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 110 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Oxalidaceae Species
Oxalis rosea Jacq.
Oxalis rosea Jacq.
Oxalis rosea is an annual endemic Chilean flowering herb introduced in parts of …
Oxalis pulchella Jacq.
Oxalis pulchella Jacq.
Oxalis pulchella Jacq. is a Oxalis genus species first described by Richard Anth…
Oxalis glabra Thunb.
Oxalis glabra Thunb.
Oxalis glabra is an invasive South African plant now found in southwestern Austr…
Oxalis hirta L.
Oxalis hirta L.
Oxalis hirta, tropical woodsorrel, is an endemic flowering plant of the genus Ox…
Oxalis suksdorfii Trel.
Oxalis suksdorfii Trel.
Oxalis suksdorfii is a western United States perennial yellow-flowered woodsorre…
Oxalis polyphylla Jacq.
Oxalis polyphylla Jacq.
Oxalis polyphylla, or finger sorrel, is a bulbous flowering plant native to the …
Oxalis latifolia Kunth
Oxalis latifolia Kunth
Oxalis latifolia Kunth is a stemless perennial bulbous herb with three heart-sha…
Oxalis triangularis A.St.-Hil.
Oxalis triangularis A.St.-Hil.
Oxalis triangularis is a South American perennial false shamrock commonly grown …
Oxalis caprina Thunb.
Oxalis caprina Thunb.
Oxalis caprina, or Goat's foot, is a short-stemmed South African bluish-flowered…
Oxalis bifida Thunb.
Oxalis bifida Thunb.
Oxalis bifida Thunb. is an edible endemic South African geophyte that favors sha…
Averrhoa bilimbi L.
Averrhoa bilimbi L.
Averrhoa bilimbi is a tropical sour-fruited tree native to Indonesia, cultivated…
Oxalis exilis A.Cunn.
Oxalis exilis A.Cunn.
Oxalis exilis, common names least yellow sorrel and shady woodsorrel, is a small…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Oxalidaceae?
Oxalidaceae plants belong to the Oxalidales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 110 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Oxalidaceae?
Oxalidaceae is classified in the order Oxalidales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 110 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Oxalidaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Oxalidaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Oxalidaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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