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Purple woodsorrel

Oxalis purpurea

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria), Asia (India), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile).

🇩🇿 Algeria 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇱 Chile 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Oxalidales (Oxalidales)

Species

Oxalis purpurea (Purple woodsorrel)

Names in Other Languages

German Herbst-Sauerklee

Similar Species in Oxalis

Chilean Yellow-sorrel

Common Yellow Wood-Sorrel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple woodsorrel?

The scientific name of Purple woodsorrel is Oxalis purpurea. It belongs to the genus Oxalis.

Where does Purple woodsorrel live?

Purple woodsorrel is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria), Asia (India), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Algeria, Australia, Chile, France, India, Italy, Portugal, Spain, United States.

What family does Purple woodsorrel belong to?

Purple woodsorrel (Oxalis purpurea) belongs to the genus Oxalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Oxalidaceae.

What kingdom does Purple woodsorrel belong to?

Purple woodsorrel (Oxalis purpurea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Purple woodsorrel?

The closest relatives of Purple woodsorrel in the genus Oxalis include American Wood-Sorrel, Bermuda buttercup, Chilean Yellow-sorrel, Common Yellow Oxalis, Common Yellow Wood-Sorrel.