What are the characteristics of wood sorrel? A complete guide to understanding this plant
Other names for wood sorrel
Suanjiangcao, Suansuancao, Banjiujuan, Sanyesuan, Suanmimi, Gougoucao
The habits of wood sorrel
It likes warm, humid, sunny environments and loves light; in hot summer regions it needs shade.
It has weak drought resistance and is not cold-tolerant. In winter, it needs indoor care in North China, while south of the Yangtze River it can be grown in the ground.
It likes shady, moist environments and is fairly adaptable to soil; ordinary garden soil is enough for it to grow.
It usually grows in hillside grasslands, along river valleys, roadsides, field edges or shady, moist spots under trees, and only blooms when the sun is bright.
In summer it enters a brief dormant period.
The flower language of wood sorrel
Four-leaf wood sorrel represents luck and wishes coming true.
White wood sorrel is the national flower of Ireland, representing protection and patriotism.