Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve

Oxalis pes-caprae (Bermuda Buttercup)

Uncommon, native, perennial shrub found in coastal sage-scrub plant community, but also on the edges of oak woodland. Flowers are yellow (aging red). Blooms in spring. Previous scientific name: Lotus scoparius.

Oxalis pes-caprae (Bermuda buttercup, sourgrass). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in winter.

Oxalis pes-caprae (Bermuda buttercup, sourgrass). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in winter.

Oxalis pes-caprae (Bermuda buttercup, sourgrass). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in winter.