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Wood-sorrel - Oxalis acetosella

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Wood-sorrel Wood-sorrel - Oxalis acetosella dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 16 Apr 2021, 9:09 p.m. 16 Apr 2021, 6:03 p.m.
Wood-sorrel Wood-sorrel - Oxalis acetosella dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 16 Apr 2021, 9:09 p.m. 16 Apr 2021, 6:03 p.m.
Wood-sorrel Wood-sorrel - Oxalis acetosella dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 16 Apr 2021, 9:09 p.m. 16 Apr 2021, 6:03 p.m.
Wood-sorrel Wood-sorrel - Oxalis acetosella dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 16 Apr 2021, 9:09 p.m. 16 Apr 2021, 6:04 p.m.
Wood-sorrel Wood-sorrel - Oxalis acetosella dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 16 Apr 2021, 9:09 p.m. 16 Apr 2021, 6:04 p.m.
Wood-sorrel Wood-sorrel - Oxalis acetosella dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 16 Apr 2021, 9:09 p.m. 16 Apr 2021, 6:04 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and fairly frequent throughout the UK, being more frequent in Scotland and less so in Eastern England. Habitat includes: Places in damp shade with humus rich soil such as woodland, hedgerows, banks, stream sides, rough montane grassland, grikes, limestone pavement etc. Flowers: April to June. Perennial.