How to Grow and Care for Wood sorrels

Pink woodsorrel (Oxalis debilis) is a flowering herb that can now be found on every inhabited continent. All the parts of pink woodsorrel are edible, but only in small amounts due to the presence of oxalic acid. The flavor is zesty and similar to lemon. This species can become a weed if not adequately controlled.

Bermuda buttercup (Oxalis pes-caprae) is a plant species native to South Africa. Bermuda buttercup grows low to the ground and has leaves that look like shamrocks. This plant is also known as African wood-sorrel, soursop, and sourgrass.

The slender yellow woodsorrel flowers have five yellow petals that are between 5 mm and 1.02 cm. The easily distinguishable leaves come in threes and are 1.02 to 2 cm wide. The slender yellow woodsorrel can be found globally with likely origins somewhere in North America.

Pink-sorrel (Oxalis articulata) is a perennial flowering plant that grows in temperate climates throughout its native South America. Pink-sorrel is popular for ornamental ground cover growth in China and Turkey. It is susceptible to fungal disease.

Creeping woodsorrel (Oxalis corniculata) is a flowering herb which grows aggressively. The leaves have a lemony flavor and are often made into tea that's rich in vitamin C. However, if ingested in large amounts the oxalic acid for which the genus is named can begin to block the body's calcium absorption.