Yellow Woodsorrel

Yellow Woodsorrel is a broadleaf summer annual weed.  This plant produces small yellow flowers.  The flowers of this plant have 5 petals and have rounded ends.  This weed blooms during the summer time.  The leaves of this plant form in groups of three.  Each leaf is shaped like a heart which gives it an easily identifiable appearance.  Woodsorrel resembles white clover when it is not in bloom.  The leaves and stems of Woodsorrel are more delicate than that of clover.  Woodsorrel reproduces by seed.

Yellow Woodsorrel

Yellow Woodsorrel

Woodsorrel Flowers

Yellow Woodsorrel

Oxalis Woodsorrel

Treatment

Treat this plant with a selective broadleaf herbicide when the plant is actively growing.

Similar broadleaf weeds.

  • Black Medic
  • Burclover
  • Small Hop Clover

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