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