Wood Sorrel

Wood Sorrel - Oxalis acetosella Oxalis acetosella

 

Colour: White with purple veins
Flowering: April - May
Height: Up to 6" (15 cm)
Family: Oxalidaceae
Wood Sorrel    

 

Wood Sorrel is a delicate-looking flower about 15 mm across. It has five white petals with fine purple veins. The leaves are bright green and look very similar to shamrock. It can be found in shady woodland.

Wood Sorrel is used in herbal medicine to heal wounds and to reduce fever.

 

Wood Sorrel - Oxalis acetosella
    Wood Sorrel


Wood Sorrel - Oxalis acetosella  

 

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