oxalis
/'ɔksəlis/
Definition
Noun: 1. A plant of the genus Oxalis: Any of numerous plants, often with clover-like leaves and small, typically five-petaled flowers, belonging to the genus Oxalis. 2. A common name for wood sorrel: Often used to refer specifically to species with leaves that have a sour taste due to oxalic acid.
Examples
- The oxalis in the garden has delicate pink flowers that close at night.
- Some species of oxalis are considered weeds in lawns because they spread quickly.
- The leaves of the common oxalis have a tangy, lemony flavor.
Advanced Usage
- As a collective noun: The term can be used to refer to these plants as a group.
- The forest floor was carpeted with a variety of oxalis.
Variants and Related Words
- Wood sorrel: A common name for many species, especially those found in woodland areas.
- Shamrock: Some species, particularly (common wood sorrel) and , are popularly sold as "shamrock" plants.
- False shamrock: A term sometimes used for plants to distinguish them from true clovers (), which are the traditional Irish shamrock.
Synonyms
- Wood sorrel
- (For some species) Shamrock plant
Notes on Meaning
- The primary meaning is botanical, referring to a specific genus of plants.
- The characteristic sour taste of the leaves is a key identifying feature for many common species.
- While some species are cultivated as ornamental houseplants or garden plants, others are invasive weeds.
Noun
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any plant or flower of the genus Oxalis
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