Oxalis oregana
Nutt.
Redwood sorrel
Oxalis oregana is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
Bloom Period
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Jepson eFlora section:
eudicot
USDA PLANTS group:
Dicot
Possible skin irritation from touching any part of this plant.
Do not eat any part of this plant.
Do not eat any part of this plant.
Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands
Redwood Forest, Douglas-Fir Forest
[Wikipedia] As Food: The leaves of Oxalis oregana are eaten by the Cowlitz, Quileute and Quinault peoples. Like spinach, they contain mildly toxic oxalic acid, which is named after the genus.[7] They are safe to eat in small amounts for those with no oxalate-related conditions.[8] (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
