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Oxalis debilis
Mounding "shamrock" plant with heart shape leaves in clusters of three. Flowers come in clusters of 5-10, 5 pink petals that lead to a yellowish center. Flowering stem blooms after foliage and is longer than surrounding shamrock stems. Base is a white opaque tuber (carrot shaped but shorter) with extending roots.
Pervasive and considered naturalized throughout the US though it is an invasive species introduced from tropical america. Tolerates just about any type of soil and sunlight.
I cannot get rid of it!!! ugh.
Spotted on Jan 5, 2022
Submitted on Jan 11, 2022
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