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Pale pink-sorrel
Oxalis incarnata

Family: Oxalidaceae


What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It has small bulbs. The stems are upright with a crown of leaves and flowers. These are on single stalks with all stalks growing from a single point.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows best in shady positions.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Britain, Europe, Ireland, Tasmania


How it is used for food

The leaves can be used as a garnish on soft foods such as ice-cream and sorbet and soft cheese. The stems can be chopped and used in salads or as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves, stems


How it is grown


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