Oxalis europaea
At a glance
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Exposure
- Full sun
Cultivation
Easily grown in a sandy soil in a warm dry position. According to some authorities this species is no more than a synonym of O. stricta. L..
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.
Edible uses
Leaves - raw or cooked. A pleasant acid flavour, it makes an excellent addition to mixed salads[K]. Use in moderation, see notes at top of sheet,
Habitat
Waste places and as a weed of the garden.
Native range
Europe, Scandanavia to Spain, east to Italy anf Poland. Naturalized in Britain. Eastern N. America.