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California woodsorrel

Scientific Name: Oxalis albicans ssp. californica

Family: Oxalidaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

The genus Oxalis, commonly known as wood-sorrel, is the largest genus in the family Oxalidaceae.

Some Oxalis species, like Creeping Woodsorrel (Oxalis corniculata), are low-growing and may be easily accessible to pets in gardens or during walks.
Oxalis can be found in homes and gardens, meaning that pets may encounter them.

Scientific Name: Oxalis
Common Names: Wood-sorrel, Silver Shamrock
Specific species mentioned: Hairy Woodsorrel, White Oxalis, Radishroot Woodsorrel, Radishroot Yellow-sorrel, California Yellow-sorrel, Creeping Woodsorrel, California Woodsorrel

Family: Oxalidaceae (Wood-sorrel family)
Synonyms/Alternative Names: Oxalis albicans subsp. californica (Abrams) Eiten for California Woodsorrel.
Oxalis californica (Abrams) R. Knuth is also mentioned.

Oxalis species are found in various locations, including California, Idaho, and Oregon.
Creeping Woodsorrel (Oxalis corniculata) is a cosmopolitan weed species found throughout the world.
California Woodsorrel (Oxalis californica) can be found in California.
It is reported to grow up to 8200 feet (2500 m) in California.
Specific locations mentioned include: Point Mugu, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, and Santa Cruz Island Reserve in California.

Creeping woodsorrel (Oxalis corniculata) is considered an invasive weed in California and other parts of the world.

Creeping woodsorrel (Oxalis corniculata) is described as a low-growing perennial broadleaf plant with shamrock-like leaves.
Oxalis californica is described as a perennial herb, stolon-bearing, with a woody taproot and dense hairs.