noun
jointed woodsorrel; Oxalis articulata
A flowering plant with pink flowers and clover-like leaves, often grown as an ornamental. The name refers to its tuberous roots.
庭にイモカタバミがたくさん咲いている。
Many jointed woodsorrels are blooming in the garden.
Refers to woodsorrel in general or specifically to Oxalis corniculata, a common yellow-flowered weed. イモカタバミ is a specific ornamental species with pink flowers.
From 芋 (いも, 'tuber') + 片喰 (かたばみ, 'woodsorrel'), referring to the tuberous roots of this Oxalis species.