Adirondack Wildflowers: Wood Sorrel at the Paul Smiths VIC

Adirondack Wildflowers:
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis montana)

Adirondack Wildflowers: Wood Sorrel Blooming in early July on the Boreal Life Trail at the Paul Smiths VICAdirondack Wildflowers: Wood Sorrel Blooming in early July on the Boreal Life Trail
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Oxalis montana is a species of flowering plant known by the common names mountain wood sorrel, wood shamrock, and common wood sorrel. The plant is native to eastern North America, including eastern Canada and the north-central and eastern United States. The wood sorrel is a low-growing plant with clover-like foliage and several white or pink flowers, with only 1 flower per stalk. This wildflower was seen blooming on the Boreal Life Trail in early July.













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