Oxalis acetosella, the wood-sorrel or common wood-sorrel, is a herbaceous rhizomatous flowering plant in the family Oxalidaceae. The specific epithet acetosella refers to its sour taste. The …

Wood sorrel, any of several flowering plants of the genus Oxalis (family Oxalidaceae). The common wood sorrel (O. acetosella) of Europe and parts of Asia is a small stemless plant with …

Confusion in scientific names over the years may have contributed to this uncertainty. This plant is similar to and easily confused with Oxalis dillenii, another species with uncertain native status, …

Wood sorrel’s Latin name reflects the taste of the leaves, with Oxalis stemming from the Greek word for 'acid' and acetosella coming from the Latin for 'vinegary' or 'sour'.

Jul 11, 2024 · Wood sorrel (Oxalis) is one of the best wild edible plants in the world. Learn how to find and identify it, common lookalikes, and important precautions.

This genus has 582 accepted species and is a member of the wood sorrel family (Oxalidaceae). The genus name, Oxalis, is derived from the Greek word that means "sour." Many members of …

Mar 17, 2024 · Wood Sorrel’s scientific name, Oxalis acetosella, derives from the Greek Oxys, meaning ‘acid, or ‘sharp’, and hális, which means ‘salt’. Acetosella comes from the Latin …

Oxalis acetosella is native to Asia and Europe. Oxalis acetosella is a perennial herb with trifoliate compound leaves. The leaflets are made up of three heart-shaped leaves, folded through the …

Wood Sorrel, Fairy Bells, Wood Sour, Cuckoo's Meat, Common Wood Sorrel. Wood Sorrel is a small herbaceous plant from the Oxalidaceae family, with distinct features making it easily …

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