Soursop

Oxalis pes-caprae

family

Oxalidaceae

origin

Exotic

declaration

NIL

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For information only

Common names

Soursop, African wood sorrel, Bermuda buttercup, Buttercup oxalis, Cape cowslip, Cape sorrel.

An almost hairless plant with long-stalked, trifoliate leaves that often have dark spots. Oxalis is often mistaken for clover. However, while they both can have a similar appearance with trifoliate sectioned leaves, oxalis is easily distinguishable by having heart-shaped leaves compared to the oval-shaped leaves of clover. 

Leaf arrangement:Compound
Leaf form:Basal
Yellow
Green

Impact

Impact

Soursob (Oxalis pes-caprae) is a significant environmental weed in Victoria and South Australia and an environmental weed in Western Australia and New South Wales.

Location

Location

Characteristics

Characteristics

Similar Species

Similar Species

Control Methods