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Gemeiner Sauerklee

Oxalis acetosella

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Oxalidales (Sauerkleeartige)
Family
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Oxalis
Species
Oxalis acetosella (Gemeiner Sauerklee)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish acederilla
French surelle
German Gemeiner Sauerklee

Similar Species in Oxalis

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Aufrechter Sauerklee
Oxalis stricta
Not Evaluated
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Brasilianischer Sauerklee
Oxalis debilis
Not Evaluated
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Breitblättriger Sauerklee
Oxalis latifolia
Least Concern
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Dillenius' Sauerklee
Oxalis dillenii
Not Evaluated
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Gehoernter Sauerklee
Oxalis corniculata
Least Concern
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Glücksklee
Oxalis tetraphylla
Not Evaluated
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Herbst-Sauerklee
Oxalis purpurea
Not Evaluated
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nickender Sauerklee
Oxalis pes-caprae
Not Evaluated
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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gemeiner Sauerklee?
The scientific name of Gemeiner Sauerklee is Oxalis acetosella. It belongs to the genus Oxalis.
What is the conservation status of Gemeiner Sauerklee?
Gemeiner Sauerklee (Oxalis acetosella) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Gemeiner Sauerklee live?
Gemeiner Sauerklee is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Gemeiner Sauerklee belong to?
Gemeiner Sauerklee (Oxalis acetosella) belongs to the genus Oxalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Oxalidaceae.
Is Gemeiner Sauerklee endangered?
No, Gemeiner Sauerklee (Oxalis acetosella) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Gemeiner Sauerklee belong to?
Gemeiner Sauerklee (Oxalis acetosella) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Gemeiner Sauerklee?
The closest relatives of Gemeiner Sauerklee in the genus Oxalis include Aufrechter Sauerklee, Brasilianischer Sauerklee, Breitblättriger Sauerklee, Dillenius' Sauerklee, Gehoernter Sauerklee.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Oxalis — 19 Species

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Aufrechter Sauerklee
Oxalis stricta
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Brasilianischer Sauerklee
Oxalis debilis
NE 🐾
Breitblättriger Sauerklee
Oxalis latifolia
LC 🐾
Dillenius' Sauerklee
Oxalis dillenii
NE 🐾
Gehoernter Sauerklee
Oxalis corniculata
LC
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Gemeiner Sauerklee
Oxalis acetosella
LC
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Glücksklee
Oxalis tetraphylla
NE 🐾
Herbst-Sauerklee
Oxalis purpurea
NE 🐾
nickender Sauerklee
Oxalis pes-caprae
NE 🐾
peruanischer Sauerklee
Oxalis tuberosa
NE 🐾
Zehnblättiger Sauerklee
Oxalis decaphylla
NE 🐾
Crimson woodsorrel
Oxalis incarnata
NE 🐾
Pink-sorrel
Oxalis articulata
NE 🐾
Wood sorrel
Oxalis triangularis
NE 🐾
sorrel
Oxalis rosea
NE 🐾
spiral sorrel
Oxalis spiralis
LC 🐾
Chilean Yellow-sorrel
Oxalis valdiviensis
NE 🐾
Least Yellow-sorrel
Oxalis exilis
NE 🐾
American Wood-Sorrel
Oxalis montana
NE
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