Violet Wood Sorrel
by D Hackett
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Violet Wood Sorrel
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D Hackett
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Violet Wood Sorrel by D Hackett
These amazing and tiny wild flowers were growing in my pasture. The true name is Violet Wood Sorrel.
The violet wood-sorrel, is a perennial plant and herb in the Oxalidaceae family. Oxalis species are also known as sour grass, sour trefoil, and shamrock. Oxalis violacea emerges in early spring from an underground bulb, and grows to an average height of approximately 7 inches. The three-part leaves have heart-shaped leaflets. It is similar in appearance to small clovers such as the shamrock. The plant bears violet colored flowers above the foliage, during April, May, and June.
All parts of the plant are edible; flowers, leaves, stems, and bulb. Oxalis is from the Greek word meaning sour, and this plant has a sour juice. It is used in salads. Moderate use of plant is advisable, as it should not be eaten in large quantities due to a high concentration of oxalic acid, salt of lemons which can be poisonous.
The Oxalis Violacea was used as a medicinal plant and traditional food source of the Native American Apache, Cherokee, Omaha, Pawnee, and Ponca peoples
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November 19th, 2017
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