description Common Wood Sorrel Overview
Common wood sorrel is the perennial woodland plant Oxalis acetosella, native to large parts of Europe and also found in northern Asia. It grows in cool, shaded habitats and has three-part leaves that resemble clover, together with small white flowers marked by pink or purple veins. The leaves and stems contain oxalic acid, which gives them a sour taste and makes them edible only in limited quantities.
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What species is called Common Wood Sorrel?
Common wood sorrel is Oxalis acetosella, a perennial woodland plant native to much of Europe and also found in northern Asia. It belongs to the sorrel family, Oxalidaceae.
Why does Common Wood Sorrel look like clover?
Its leaves are divided into three leaflets, giving them a clover-like appearance. The resemblance is superficial because wood sorrel is an Oxalis, not a true clover in the pea family.
What do the flowers of Oxalis acetosella look like?
The flowers are small and white, usually marked with pink or purple veins. They appear in the cool, shaded woodland habitats where the plant grows.
Where does Common Wood Sorrel prefer to grow?
It favors cool, shaded woodland conditions rather than hot, exposed ground. Its range includes large parts of Europe and extends into northern Asia.
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