I see this little plant commonly growing in our yard and all we know is that they are simply weeds. With that, this is being weeded out maximizing the nutrients of the soil for the plant being cared for. Its leaves are always composed of three green lobes in one stem, growing to a height of about 10cm- to 15cm in height, and this plant easily propagates by itself.
What caught my attention aside from its heart-shaped green leaves are its fascinating tiny flowers. From our yard, I see three variations according to the color of the flower they produce and the shape of their leaves. The first one with triangular leaves and plain pink petals of five.
The second one has the same shape of leaves, lovely pink coloring petals but with vertical stripe linings with deeper color bisecting through its base.
The third is quite different, it has smaller heart-shaped leaves and dark yellow flowers.
These are fascinating green and small flowering plants that can catch the attention of an art enthusiast because of such simple but amazing characteristics. I am always fascinated by them so I kept taking photos with them every time I see their flowers start showing up.
One day, a friend has noticed it and she asked if is it an 'Oxalis'. I promptly look at it in Google and it's true. Its name is Oxalis Triangularis(some say it's 'Oxalis Regnellii) of the green type. Other common names are False Shamrock, Wood Sorrel, Love Plant, and more. An ornamental plant that can be grown indoors and outdoor. It has oxalic content and some publishers say that it is edible. This ornamental plant can be ordered online from growers and suppliers.
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