Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Europe
Types
Not available
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Habitat
Shaded sites, Woodlands
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water in the early morning hours
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Insects
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Allergy
Asthma, Depression
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Cleanser
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
OXALIS acetosella
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
Common Name
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
Turnip
In Hindi
Wood Sorrel
शलजम
In French
bois Sorrel
Navet
In Spanish
alazán de madera
Nabo
In Greek
ξύλο Sorrel
Γογγύλι
In Portuguese
Sorrel de madeira
Nabo
In Polish
Drewno szczaw
Rzepa
In Latin
Rumex ligno
rapa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Brassicales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Brassiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wood Sorrel and Turnip
Season and care of Wood Sorrel and Turnip is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Sorrel and Turnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Turnip season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Turnip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Sorrel is Neutral and for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral.
Wood Sorrel and Turnip Physical Information
Wood Sorrel and Turnip physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Wood Sorrel and Turnip are as follows:
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Turnip flower color: Yellow
- Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wood Sorrel and Turnip
Care of Wood Sorrel and Turnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Turnip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.