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Wood sorrel

Oxalis acetosella

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Description:

With delicate treefoil-like leaves. Corolla with five petals, veined with purple.
It contains oxalic acid. It has been used as medicinal plant.

Habitat:

Moist woods, moorland and on shady rocks. Meerdaelwoed.
In April-May.

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Oxalis acetosella

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PublishedMarch 29, 2014

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