Oxalis spiralis explained

Oxalis spiralis, the spiral sorrel, is a species of plant of the genus Oxalis, a member of the wood sorrel family Oxalidaceae.

Taxonomy

The following subspecies are accepted:

Distribution

Oxalis spiralis is native to Central America and western South America.

Cultivation

Spiral sorrel is cultivated for its ornamental value. Several cultivars of Oxalis spiralis subsp. vulcanicola are available, including: