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Redwood Sorrel (Oxalis oregana) is a perennial herb native to the Pacific Northwest, thriving from British Columbia to California and into Oregon and Washington. Redwood Sorrel (Latin: Oxalis oregana, family Fumariaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Redwood 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.
Redwood Sorrel is a member of the Fumariaceae family native to BRC, CAL, ORE, and WAS. Redwood Sorrel thrives in partial sun to full shade and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Redwood Sorrel grows best in USDA zone 6-9, full sun, partial sun/shade, full shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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