Category: Spices

A} Fulminating poisoning: A large concentrated dose produces immediate symptoms and death within minutes. 1} Burning, sour, bitter taste in the mouth with a sense of constriction around the throat and burning pain from the mouth to the stomach. What happens if you ingest oxalic acid? Oxalic acid is toxic because of its acidic and […]

red sorrel: Rumex acetosella (Polygonales: Polygonaceae): Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States. Rumex acetosella L. Rumex acetosella is a perennial herb that can reach 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) in height. Is red sorrel poisonous? The weed is edible, and some people grow it as a green or an herb. The tart flavor is often […]

You can eat the stalks, flowers, and leaves, raw or cooked. They have a fresh, lemony flavour that makes them perfect for mixed salads. How do you use Woodsorrel? Wood sorrel should be used fresh. Pick off the leaves, flowers, and immature seed pods to put in salads, avoiding older, tough stems. Eat it raw […]

Also known as purple shamrock, purple oxalis is an edible plant related to sorrel, of which these are the flowers. It has a high concentration of oxalic acid, which gives it a tangy sour taste with citrus overtones. The leaves that grow on this plant are deep purple and triangular in shape. Is sorrel poisonous? […]

Butterfly sorrel leaves can be added to green and grain salads, layered in fruit bowls or combined with other greens to be used as a bed for seafood. The leaves can be lightly cooked, similarly to spinach. However you must be careful as the delicate leaves will wilt quickly and lose their vibrant colouring. What […]

Yellow Woodsorrel Identification The heart-shaped leaflets help to distinguish it from clover leaves, which are not heart-shaped but look similar otherwise. Its leaves usually fold up during nighttime and unfurl by day to photosynthesize. Flowers are marked by five bright yellow petals. Is shamrock the same as wood sorrel? Plants called shamrock include the wood […]

For its oxalic acid content The crude calcium oxalate ranges from 13 to 25 mg/g fresh weight for woodsorrel as compared to 1.3 to 1.8 mg/g for spinach. In very large amounts, oxalic acid may be considered slightly toxic, interfering with proper digestion and kidney function. Does wood sorrel contain oxalic acid? Wood sorrel contains […]

hibiscus sabdariffa. In the Caribbean, the drink made from the calyces (sepals) of the roselle (hibiscus sabdariffa) flower is called sorrel drink and is made in Caribbean countries including Jamaica, St. What kind of hibiscus is sorrel? Hibiscus sabdariffaHibiscus sabdariffa, otherwise known as agua de Jamaica, Florida cranberry, Roselle, or Sorrel, as it is called […]

The Jamaican (West Indian) drink is made from the calyx of hibiscus sabdariffa. … The Mexican Agua Fresca de Jamaica is made from the same product that Jamaican Sorrel is made from. That is how it got the Name Jamaica because it was an import from Jamaica. Why is hibiscus called Jamaica? The answer is […]

Yellow woodsorrel is considered an aggressive weed in many turf and garden areas and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. It grows fastest in spring or fall and in warmer climates plants can be present year-round. Does Oxalis fix nitrogen? Yellow woodsorrel (Oxalis stricta) appears like a small variety of clover but has none of […]

Oxalis is actually an excellent plant for bees and butterflies. When blooming, it provides “copious nectar.” In fact, it generously gives away its nectar. Since it doesn’t set seed, it doesn’t benefit from pollinators – but it’s a food source for honey bees, bumblebees and butterflies. What are the benefits of wood sorrel? As a […]

Repot the wood sorrel in a slightly larger pot only when it is clearly crowded and outgrowing its container. The bulbs may become visible at the top of the soil, and the plant will go dormant more quickly. Wait until the end of its dormant period to repot it. How do you transplant sorrel? With […]

Wood Sorrel (genus Oxalis), or sourgrass, is a medium sized weed that occurs throughout most of North America. Within the genus Oxalis, there are several hundred species. Wood sorrel looks similar to clover and tends to get misidentified as clover. Is Oxalis the same as sorrel? Common yellow wood sorrel is a member of the […]

Wood sorrel grows and blooms in the fall, winter and early spring and goes dormant during the hot summer months. Is wood sorrel the same as clover? At first glance, many people will mistake wood sorrel for some kind of clover (Trifolium sp.), but there’s one glaring difference between these two genera that you’ll notice […]

The sorrel plant is toxic to felines, humans, dogs, and ruminants, such as sheep or cattle. Can dogs eat wood sorrel? The leaves come in a variety of colors, such as white, lavender, and light yellow. Sorrel poisoning in dogs is a result of dogs ingesting all or part of the sorrel plant, which contains […]

Collecting. The leaves, stem and flowers of this little plant are edible. It contains oxalic acid so it should be consumed in moderation. Is wood sorrel safe to eat? Fun Facts: Yellow wood sorrel is also known as sour grass because its leaves have a mildly sour taste. In fact, every part o this flower, […]

Similar looking plants The most likely plant to confuse with sorrel is black medic, related to alfalfa, and a more distant relative of common clover. Like wood sorrel, black medic (Medicago lupulina) has 3-part leaves and yellow flowers. Is Oxalis the same as sorrel? Common yellow wood sorrel is a member of the Oxalidaceae, the […]

Could be confused with. Clover, the leaves are a little like those found on a clover, the main difference being that a clover leaf sits flat whereas a sorrel leaf has a distinct fold down the center of the leaf, making each leaf almost look like those of a butterfly. Is clover a type of […]