Saturday, June 18, 2011

Common Sorrel

If you have a tropical garden, chances are that you have the common sorrel somehwere in it. This 'weed' is common in moist cultivated gardens and attracts the pale grass blue butterfly. It is a native of Europe but has been naturalized in India.
The leaves have an interesting shape and the flowers are a dainty yellow.


2 comments:

Nature Rambles said...

Pretty pictures! I love the blooms. So delicate! I have the mauve bloomers.

About your question on the laburnum, I read on one site that the pulp from the pods contain a strong laxative. But I haven't read anywhere about the plant being poisonous.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful pictures and good information on the trees .
Enjoyed reading your blog.
thanks.