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Common Wood Sorrel

Oxalis acetosella

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Field Notes

Description:

White flowers with thin pink bands inside the petal, around 10-15 cm high.

Habitat:

Mixed protected forest.

Notes:

Both the green leaves and the flowers are edible and is a good source for vitamin C, however, it contains small amounts of oxalic acid and should not be ingested regularly.

Reference Links:

Oxalis acetosella - Wikipedia

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