Oxalis spp.
Synonyms
Sorrel, Sourgrass, Yellow Woodsorrel
ID Characteristics
Life cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Erect
Propagation:
Seed and sometimes rhizomes
Leaf Margin:
Fringed with hairs
Leaf Hairs:
Margins only
Leaf Structure:
Heart-shaped
Leaf Arrangement:
Alternate
Root Type:
Rhizomes with secondary fibrous root system
Flower Color:
Yellow
Multimedia
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Similar Species
- Medic, Black Medicago lupulina
- Clover, White Trifolium repens
Herbicidal Control Options
- Preemergence: Dithiopyr, Isoxaben, Oryzalin, Prodiamine
- Post Emergence: 2, 4-D, Bispyribac Sodium, Carfentrazone, Clopyralid, Dicamba, Fluroxypyr, Mecoprop-p, Sulfentrazone, Sulfosulfuron, Triclopyr, Trifloxysulfuron
Please note: one or more of these active ingredients may exist in combination-type brand name products. Any material used for herbicidal control of any plant may vary in efficacy. Please read the full disclaimer on herbicide usage.
