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Wood Sorrel (Oxalis acetosella) is a perennial plant native to the northern and central regions of Europe and Asia, as well as parts of North America, including Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, and many other countries listed in its native range. Wood Sorrel (Latin: Oxalis acetosella) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Wood Sorrel is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Wood Sorrel is a member native to ALB, ALT, AMU, AUT, BLT, and BLR. Wood Sorrel thrives in moist, light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soils with a pH of 5-5.5.
Wood Sorrel grows best in USDA zone 3-7, 4/10 light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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