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Oxalis acetosella L.

wood sorrel (Oxalidaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNW
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Oxalis acetosella is a widespread understorey plant of woodlands, including dark coniferous woodland, but also of wet upland habitats.

Bucklige Welt, Austria; 2006-04-23

 wood sorrel / Oxalis acetosella: _Oxalis acetosella_ is a widespread understorey plant of woodlands, including dark coniferous woodland, but also of wet upland habitats.

The leaves of Oxalis acetosella are distinctive with 3 equal leaflets that fold up at night.

Laggangarn (VC74: Wigtownshire); 2012-08-20

 wood sorrel / Oxalis acetosella: The leaves of _Oxalis acetosella_ are distinctive with 3 equal leaflets that fold up at night.

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