Oxalis acetosella L.

Common Wood-sorrel

Description:

·        Leaves are found at base of the plant on long stems which have long hairs

·        Leaves are divided into three broad heart-shaped leaflets

·        Single flowers on long peduncles extending well past the leaves

·        Flowers have five petals and are white with faint violet coloured veins

Habitat:

·        Damp woods

Distribution:

·        Common throughout forested areas of property