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Wood sorrel (Oxalis) growing along a shaded forest trail

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis): The Lemon Lime Wild Edible Every Forager Should Know

Some plants just make you smile every time you see them. While exploring trails recently, I kept noticing bright green patches of wood sorrel covering the forest floor beneath the trees. Once you start recognizing it, you realize it seems to appear everywhere in the right conditions. I have eaten wood sorrel many times over the years, but finding so much of it growing along these trails still made me stop and smile. That bright lemon lime flavor never gets old. Wood sorrel, also known as Oxalis, has been one of my favorite wild trail snacks for years. It is one of those plants that feels like a small hidden reward once you learn how to recognize it. What Is[…]

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