Oxalis europaea
| Oxalis europaea | |
| Light: |  |
| Moisture: |   |
| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Self Pollinated | |
| Height: | 1' |
| Blooms: | Early Summer-Early Fall |
| Native to: | |
| Edible Rating: |  |
| Tea: | Yes |
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Oxalis europaea
Propagation: Seed - best sown as soon as ripe in a cold frame. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out in late spring or early summer.
Cultivation: Easily grown in a sandy soil in a warm dry position[1].
According to some authorities this species is no more than a synonym of O. stricta. L[2]..
Range: Europe, Scandanavia to Spain, east to Italy anf Poland. Naturalized in Britain. Eastern N. America.
Habitat: Waste places and as a weed of the garden[3].
Edibility: Leaves - raw or cooked[4]. A pleasant acid flavour, it makes an excellent addition to mixed salads[K]. Use in moderation, see notes at top of sheet,
Pollinators: Self
Soil: Can grow in light and medium soils.
Drainage: Prefers well drained soil.
Seed Ripens: Mid Summer-Early Fall
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
Known Hazards: The leaves contain oxalic acid, which gives them their sharp flavour. Perfectly all right in small quantities, the leaves should not be eaten in large amounts since oxalic acid can bind up the body's supply of calcium leading to nutritional deficiency. Th
Also Known As: O. stricta. Auct. non L.
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References
- ↑ Chittendon, Fred. RHS Dictionary of Plants. Oxford University Press, 1951.
- ↑ Huxley, Anthony. The New Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of Gardening. MacMillan Press, 1992.
- ↑ Clapham, Arthur and Tom Tootin, Edmund Warburg. Flora of the British Isles. Cambridge University Press, 1962.
- ↑ Usher, George. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable, 1974.