Fleshy yellow wood sorrel
Oxalis megalorrhiza

Family: Oxalidaceae

What it is like

A succulent plant that keeps growing from year to year. It grows 15-40 cm high and 20 cm wide. It has fleshy rhizomes. The stems have few branches and become woody. The leaves are at the ends of these branches and are mid green. There are 3 heart shaped leaves 1-2 cm long with the point towards the stem. The flowers are in groups of 2-5, bowl shaped and yellow. These are 2 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant. It grows in coastal places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, South America, Tasmania

How it is used for food

Caution: All Oxalis contain oxalates and need to be cooked and eaten carefully.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

It is slow growing.

Its other names

Local names

Chullcu, Culle, Oqa-chullcu, Oxalis bonsai, Vinagrillo

Synonyms

Oxalis carnosa var. incana Reiche; and several others