Oxalis perdicaria

Family: Oxalidaceae

What it is like

A herb that grows each year from seed. It grows 3-15 cm tall. It has a bulb 1-2 cm across. The leaves have 3 leaflets. The flowers are yellow.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Chile, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Azedinha-de-perdiz, Flor de mayo, Flor-de-perdiz

Synonyms

Acetosella eriorrhiza (Zucc.) Kuntze; Oxalis autumnalis A. St.-Hil.; and others