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Monday, March 17, 2025

Not a four leaf clover, on St. Patrick day

 

A message on the wearing of the green day. It's for all of you from both of US
Beau and I noticed the small purple flower blooming in our fern bed as we returned from our sunrise walk. The 3 leaf shamrocks have been beautiful for several weeks and now there are dozens of tiny purple blooms.

Historically, these leaves have been associated with good luck and emotional well-being. The Doctrine of Signatures, an ancient belief system, once linked the plant's appearance to its healing properties, suggesting that Pink Wood Sorrel could bolster matters of the heart. So sayeth the Google Soothsayer. May be true maybe not.



Oxalis debilis, also known as pink-wood sorrel, is the most common plant which grows as a weedy “clover” in lawns. 




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22 comments:

  1. Ginny HartzlerMarch 17, 2025 at 1:19 AM

    We have lots of pink Wood Sorrel. And also a purple Shamrock. Yours is a lovely shade; it looks almost lavender.

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  2. ShugMarch 17, 2025 at 2:24 AM

    I am pretty sure that I have seen these around here. seems like they spread once they get started. such a beautiful color and I really like your drawing...Hope Beau wears some green today.

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  3. Yamini MacLeanMarch 17, 2025 at 4:06 AM

    Hari OM
    What a wonderful find!!! Made for an excellent post to fit the day - and brought out your artistic talent once again. That drawing is wonderful. YAM xx

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  4. CheerfulMonkMarch 17, 2025 at 4:54 AM

    I love that drawing! ❤️

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  5. David M. Gascoigne,March 17, 2025 at 5:07 AM

    Your drawing is sensational. The little flower is so perfect that any uplifting legend at all would be suitable. Green beer will be flowing today at the pubs around the university campuses. Doubtless some of the students’ faces will be equally green after imbibing too much. Youth is the age of silliness!

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  6. eileeninmdMarch 17, 2025 at 6:14 AM

    Hello,
    The pink wood sorrel is pretty. I would love this growing all over my yard. Your drawing is lovely too. Happy St. Patrick's Day, have a magical day!

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  7. SparkyMarch 17, 2025 at 7:29 AM

    Lucky you! Pretty Pink Wood Sorrel. Love the card. And your drawing is great. Happy St. Patty's to y'all too.
    This is our 46th First Date Anniversary. We try to do something different to celebrate it every year. Our plans are to go for a ride in the countryside. In the cage, no more 2 wheels. Eventually to end up in Douglas, Georgia, to have an early supper at Longhorn's Steakhouse. Then a leisurely drive home before dark. We don't have a nice steakhouse here and I want me some Wild West Shrimp with an adult beverage. Stay tuned to FakeBook for photos.
    Hope your day is special too. God bless ya!
    Love 🍀

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  8. AnnMarch 17, 2025 at 7:31 AM

    I can't be certain but I'm thinking I have seen this growing in my yard. My yard is more weeds than good grass. It sure is pretty. I'll have to keep my eye out for it when the weather is nicer. I love your drawing of the pink wood sorrel

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  9. MariMarch 17, 2025 at 8:57 AM

    Happy St Patricks Day to all of you!
    I like the pink sorrel and your drawing of it too.

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  10. Chatty CroneMarch 17, 2025 at 9:40 AM

    I don't know if I have seen one or not. Very pretty color tho. And I like the drawing you did.
    Happy St. Pat's Day!

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  11. DonnaMarch 17, 2025 at 10:22 AM

    Oh, the little flowers are so pretty! And I love your drawing!! PRETTY!
    hugs
    Donna

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  12. My Mind's EyeMarch 17, 2025 at 10:52 AM

    Sandra thank you for this information on the Pink wood sorrel. It is new to me and OMDs i love your drawing
    Hugs Cecilia

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  13. jabblogMarch 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM

    I like all the varieties of oxalis - so pretty.

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  14. The Adventures of the LLB GangMarch 17, 2025 at 11:25 AM

    Such pretty little flowers! I saw these when we lived in Northern California...but haven't seen them in New Mexico, It must be too dry here.

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  15. Debby@My Shasta HomeMarch 17, 2025 at 11:46 AM

    Love your art!
    I’ve not ever seen the lavender ones before. I have a big pot of shamrocks that have white flowers instead.

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  16. SandeeMarch 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM

    You're so talented.

    Love the promise of spring too. Beautiful.

    Have a fabulous St. Patrick's Day. A hug to you and lots of scritches to Beau. ♥

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  17. Millie and WalterMarch 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM

    What pretty pink flowers. We love your drawing of them.

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  18. photowannabeMarch 17, 2025 at 2:28 PM

    Haven't seen the pink sorrel in our yard but we sure have enough weeds to make up for it. Now the dandilions are blooming in the sometimes grass lawn. They sure try to take over. Weather guys say to expect rain in the next hour..oh darn, that means I can't pull more weeds...(:0)
    Sue

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  19. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥March 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM

    Mom used to have potted white and pink oxalis - so pretty and delicate. But now all she can find are white ones.

    Happy St Paddy's Day. May the luck of the Irish be with you.

    Woos - Misty and Timber

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  20. Mevely317March 17, 2025 at 6:39 PM

    I believe we have those strewn about our backyard, too ... how fun to learn something new! I'm glad you chose to bring this tiny beauty inside so it can bathe, however briefly, in the spotlight.
    Happy St. Paddy's Day!

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  21. lexitheschnauzerMarch 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM

    Wishing you and Beau and Bob a happy St. Patty's Day.

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  22. Brian's Home BlogMarch 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM

    That was a fun post. When I was growing up my Grandpaw would give me a dime for each 4 leaf clover I found. Kept me busy all day for 20 cents LOL! Happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us!

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