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Oxalis europaea
| Common name: |
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Family: |
Oxalidaceae |
| Author: |
Jordan. |
Botanical references: |
17, 200 |
| Synonyms: |
Oxalis stricta (Auct. non L.) |
| Known Hazards: |
The leaves contain oxalic acid, which gives them their sharp flavour. Perfectly all right in small quantities, the leaves should not be eaten in large amounts since oxalic acid can bind up the body's supply of calcium leading to nutritional deficiency. The quantity of oxalic acid will be reduced if the leaves are cooked. People with a tendency to rheumatism, arthritis, gout, kidney stones or hyperacidity should take especial caution if including this plant in their diet since it can aggravate their condition[238]. |
| Range: |
Europe, Scandanavia to Spain, east to Italy anf Poland. Naturalized in Britain. Eastern N. America. |
| Habitat: |
Waste places and as a weed of the garden[17]. |
| Edibility Rating (1-5): |
2 | Medicinal Rating (1-5): | 0 |
| Other Possible Synonyms: | From various places across the web, may not be correct. See below. |
| Ceratoxalis coloradensis[B,P]
Ceratoxalis cymosa[B,P]
O. brittoniae[B]
O. bushii[B,P]
O. coloradensis[B,P]
O. corniculata var. dillenii[B]
O. cymosa[B,P]
O. dillenii[B]
O. dillenii ssp. filipes[B]
O. dillenii var. radicans[B]
O. europaea var. bushii[B,P]
O. europaea var. rufa[B,P]
O. filipes[B]
O. florida[B]
O. florida ssp. prostrata[B]
O. florida var. filipes[B]
O. fontana[B,DUTCH,P]
O. fontana var. bushii[B,P]
O. interior[B,P]
O. prostrata[B]
O. rufa[B,P]
O. rupestris[B]
O. stricta var. decumbens[B,P]
O. stricta var. piletocarpa[B,P]
O. stricta var. rufa[B,P]
O. stricta var. villicaulis[B,P]
Xanthoxalis brittoniae[B]
Xanthoxalis bushii[B,P]
Xanthoxalis coloradensis[B,P]
Xanthoxalis cymosa[B,P]
Xanthoxalis dillenii[B]
Xanthoxalis dillenii var. piletocarpa[B,P]
Xanthoxalis filipes[B]
Xanthoxalis florida[B]
Xanthoxalis interior[B,P]
Xanthoxalis rufa[B,P]
Xanthoxalis stricta[B,P]
Xanthoxalis stricta var. piletocarpa[B,P]
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| Other Common Names: | From various places around the Web, may not be correct. See below. |
| Common Yellow Oxalis [P], Sorrel,Sheep [E], Stijve Klaverzuring [D], Upright Yellow Wood-sorrel [B], Wood Sorrel [E], |
| Epithets: | From a Dictionary of Botanical Epithets |
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europaea = European;
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| Systematics: | From a USDA
Plants Database |
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Order: Geraniales. Wood-Sorrel family
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| Other Range Info: |
From the Ethnobotany Database |
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Us; Us(Kiowa)
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| Noxious, Invasive and Injurious Weeds | From USDA
PLANTS database, Weeds Australia
, DEFRA Injurious Weeds | | Listed as noxious/invasive for: Western Australia, Tasmaina. |
Physical Characteristics
Annual/Perennial growing to 0.4m. . It is in flower from June to September, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs).
The plant is self-fertile.
We rate it 2/5 for edibility and
0/5 for medicinal use.
The plant prefers light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and requires well-drained soil.
The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.
It cannot grow in the shade.
It requires dry or moist soil.
Habitats and Possible Locations
Cultivated Beds.Edible Uses
Leaves.
Leaves - raw or cooked[61]. A pleasant acid flavour, it makes an
excellent addition to mixed salads[K]. Use in moderation, see notes at top of
sheet,
Medicinal Uses
Disclaimer
None known
Other Uses
None known
Cultivation details
Easily grown in a sandy soil in a warm dry position[1].
According to some authorities this species is no more than a synonym of O.
stricta. L.[200].
Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as ripe in a cold frame. Prick out the
seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant
them out in late spring or early summer.
Suppliers
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Web References
References for Oxalis stricta (a possible synonym).
References for the family Oxalidaceae.
See the PFAF Links Pages for other sources.
Also try Photos and info from the The Plants Database which has 14,000 images.
[K] Ken Fern
Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
[1] F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951
Comprehensive listing of species and how to grow them. Somewhat outdated, it has been replaces in 1992 by a new dictionary (see [200]).
[17] Clapham, Tootin and Warburg. Flora of the British Isles. Cambridge University Press 1962
A very comprehensive flora, the standard reference book but it has no pictures.
[61] Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable 1974 ISBN 0094579202
Forget the sexist title, this is one of the best books on the subject. Lists a very extensive range of useful plants from around the world with very brief details of the uses. Not for the casual reader.
[200] Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5
Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
[238] Bown. D. Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, London. 1995 ISBN 0-7513-020-31
A very well presented and informative book on herbs from around the globe. Plenty in it for both the casual reader and the serious student. Just one main quibble is the silly way of having two separate entries for each plant.
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