Oxalis acetosella - Wood sorrel

Wood sorrel (Oxalis acetosella) is a small, shade-loving perennial herb native to Europe, with a lemony, oxalic-acid tang in its edible leaves and flowers, best eaten in moderation.¹

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 3¹
• Hardiness zone 4¹
• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Full sun¹
• Semi-shade¹
• Full shade¹
• Moist soil¹

Outputs

• Human food¹
• Medicinal use¹

Type

• Herb
• Perennial

Functions

• Ground cover¹
• Attracting bees¹

Footnotes

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