Bermuda buttercup (Oxalis pes-caprae) is in the Woodsorrel Family family (Oxalidaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,767 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in March.
Nationally it blooms mainly from January to April, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Bermuda buttercup: observations by month (U.S.)
About Bermuda buttercup
Oxalis pes-caprae (Bermuda buttercup, African wood-sorrel, Bermuda sorrel, buttercup oxalis, Cape sorrel, English weed, goat's-foot, sourgrass, soursob and soursop; (Afrikaans: suring) ) is a species of tristylous flowering plant in the wood sorrel family Oxalidaceae. Oxalis cernua is a less common synonym for this species.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Bermuda buttercup by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2,766 | March | Jan–Apr |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Woodsorrel Family)
Violet Woodsorrel
Redwood Sorrel
Mountain Woodsorrel
Upright Yellow Woodsorrel
Largeflower pink-sorrel
Oregon woodsorrel
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Bermuda buttercup?
Nationally, March has the most observations, with the main season from January to April.
Where is Bermuda buttercup most often seen?
The most observations come from California.