Xanthoxalis grandis
(Small) Small
Great yellow woodsorrel
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Description
A temperate herb growing 20 cm tall and wide with yellow flowers, hardy to zone 5.
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Edible Uses
The leaves and flowers are eaten raw or cooked.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are eaten raw or cooked. Caution: It contains oxalates and should only be eaten in small amounts.
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Known Hazards
Contains oxalates and should only be eaten in small amounts.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zone 5.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Synonyms
Oxalis grandis Small
References (2)
- Ferns, Plants for a Future. (As Oxalis grandis)
- Jackes, D. A., Edible Forest Gardens (As Oxalis grandis)
