Redwood sorrel, Oregon oxalis
Oxalis oregana

Family: Oxalidaceae

What it is like

A creeping herb which keeps growing from year to year. It grows 18-20 cm high and spreads 100 cm wide. The leaves have 3 leaflets. They are mid-green. The flowers are pink. They can be lilac or white.

There are about 500 Oxalis species.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 7-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Canada, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten raw in salads. They are also allowed to ferment to a tasty dessert. The sour leaf stalks are used to make a pie.

Edible parts

Leaves, stalks

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Acetosella oregana (Nutt. ex Torr. & A, Gray) Kuntze; Oxalis macra Small; Oxalis smalliana R. Knuth; Oxalis smallii R. Knuth; Oxys oregana (Nutt.) Greene;