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.
Many jointed woodsorrels are blooming in the garden.
Standard katakana spelling for this plant name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant name is usually written in katakana.
From 芋 (いも, 'tuber') + 片喰 (かたばみ, 'woodsorrel'), referring to the tuberous roots of this Oxalis species.