Yellow wood-sorrel

Where does Yellow wood-sorrel grow?

Found in: Afghanistan, Africa, American Samoa, Angola, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Austria, Azores, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Britain, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Central Africa, Central America, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo DR, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, East Africa, Easter Island, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Europe, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Haiti, Hawaii, Himalayas, Hungary, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Marquesas, Mauritius, Mediterranean, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Niue, Norfolk Island, North Africa, North America, Northeastern India, Norway, NW India, Oman, Pacific, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Rotuma, Russia, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Scandinavia, SE Asia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sikkim, Slovakia, Socotra, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Spain, Sri Lanka, St Helena, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tanzania, Tasmania, Thailand, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, Uruguay, United States, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, West Africa, West Indies, Yemen, Yugoslavia, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Notes: There are about 500 Oxalis species. It is high in proVitamin A.

Status: The leaves are eaten especially by children. They are only eaten in small amounts. It is sold in local markets in China.

Growing Yellow wood-sorrel

Cultivation: Plants are grown from seed. They can also be grown from rooted cuttings of the branches.

Edible Uses: The young leaves are chewed when fresh. They are also pickled or used in chutney. The leaves are sour and can be added to salads. They can be cooked as a potherb. It is best to blanch them in boiled water then soaking in cold water for 2 hours. The leaves can be soaked in hot water for 10 minutes to make a drink. The ripe fruit are eaten fresh. CAUTION: Because the plant contains oxalates, eating it over extended periods can reduce the bodies ability to absorb calcium. It is best to eat it with some source of readily available calcium such as coconut milk or cream.

Nutrition Info

Yellow wood-sorrel Photos

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