Oxalis violacea, also known as Purple Shamrock or Wood Sorrel, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Oxalidaceae family. This flowering plant is native to Brazil and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant due to its pretty purple foliage. The word "Oxalis Violacea" has several synonyms such as Oxalis triangularis, Purple Wood Sorrel, and False Shamrock. The foliage has three purple leaflets, resembling a shamrock, and it produces small pink or white flowers. This plant thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and partial shade. Oxalis violacea is also used for its medicinal properties such as its high source of vitamin C and its ability to treat digestive-related issues.