Oxalis pes-caprae
L’oxalis pied-de-chèvre
Cape Sorrel
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Littoral |
| Flower colour | yellow |
| Flower size | 20-25 cm |
| Flowering months | January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December |
| Leaf type | Trifoliate |
| Height | to 50 cm |
Description
Introduced from South Africa in the 18th century as an ornamental. It is prolific; although a pleasure to the eye, it has become very invasive, competing with local vegetation.
Flowers
A striking plant with sulphur yellow flowers.
Leaves
Trifoliate with three leaflets. Three leaflets, in a long-stalked basal rosette, resembling clover.
Fruits Seeds
Capsule.
Edible
Leaves: sour, pungent flavour, referred to locally as ‘vinaigrette’.
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