Creeping Wood Sorrel

Oxalis corniculata — Oxalidaceae

Italiano: Acetosella — Acedella

Description

Creeping Wood Sorrel (Oxalis corniculata) belongs to the Oxalidaceae family and is native to Europe. It thrives in Gardens, Orchards, Walls, Cracks environments across regions including Italy, France, Spain, Germany, UK. Botanically, Creeping Wood Sorrel is acidic lemon leaves. Flowers salad decoration. Small amounts condiment.. It is also known locally as Acedella. The edible parts include Leaves, Flowers, Fruits. With an edibility rating of 6/10, it ranks as a good wild food source. Harvesting is best done during April, August, July, June, March, May and September. Nutritionally, Creeping Wood Sorrel stands out for its Vitamin C (30.0mg, 33% DV), Vitamin K (30.0mg, 25% DV) and Vitamin A (50.0mg, 6% DV). It also provides 1.5g protein and 1.5g dietary fiber per 100g serving. In the kitchen, Creeping Wood Sorrel offers a Lemon acidic flavor profile. Raw little decoration. Common culinary applications include little salad, decoration. Popular preparations include Acidic salad, Sauteed greens with garlic, Wild green pesto, Leafy green soup. For storage, fresh 1d. Safety note: HIGH oxalates do not eat large amounts. Antinutrient content is hIGH oxalates. Safe lookalike species include Clover. Always verify identification with at least three independent botanical sources before consumption.

🌿 Foraging Tips

Where to find: Grows in Gardens, Orchards, Walls, Cracks across Italy, France, Spain, Germany, UK.

🍳 Recipe: Acidic salad

Preparation method: Raw little decoration
Flavor profile: Lemon acidic
Edible parts: Leaves, Flowers, Fruits

This is one of the traditional ways to prepare this wild edible plant. Always ensure proper plant identification before cooking.

When to harvest: Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Lookalike (safe): Clover
⚠️ Lookalike (toxic): No poisonous
Tip: Always verify identification with multiple sources before consuming any wild plant. When in doubt, do not eat it.

Edibility

6/10
Toxicity: HIGH oxalates do not eat large amounts
Antinutrients: HIGH oxalates
Safe lookalikes: Clover
Dangerous: No poisonous

Harvest Calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Edible parts: Leaves, Flowers, Fruits
Preparation: Raw little decoration
Flavor: Lemon acidic

Nutrition (per 100g)

Protein: 1.5g
Fat: 0.2g
Fiber: 1.5g
Vitamin C: 30.0mg (33%DV)
Vitamin A: 50mcg (5%DV)
Vitamin E: 0.3mg (2%DV)
Vitamin K: 30mcg (25%DV)
Folate (B9): 10mcg (2%DV)
Calcium: 30.0mg (2%DV)
Iron: 0.5mg (2%DV)
Magnesium: 15mg (3%DV)
Potassium: 200mg (4%DV)
Zinc: 0.3mg (2%DV)

Culinary Uses: little salad, decoration Storage: Fresh 1d

Recipes

  • Acidic salad
  • Sauteed greens with garlic
  • Wild green pesto
  • Leafy green soup
  • Wild winter pesto made from Creeping Wood Sorrel
  • Traditional Creeping Wood Sorrel soup
  • Creeping Wood Sorrel and potato frittata

Where It Grows

Continent: Europe
Regions: Italy, France, Spain, Germany, UK
Habitat: Gardens, Orchards, Walls, Cracks
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Important: Always verify plant identification before consumption. This content is for informational purposes only. Consult reliable sources and experts before eating any wild plant. Improper identification can be dangerous.

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🌿 Black Locust🌿 Blackberry🌿 Blackthorn

Sources & References

Kew Plants of the World USDA PLANTS Wikipedia (EN)