Wood Sorrel (Oxalis acetosella) Native

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Schedule:

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  Saturday: Open to the public daytime to drop in, bring a picnic, take a self-guided tour, etc.
  Landwork workparties 4th Saturdays. Call ahead with questions: 503.245.3847
Sunday: Open to the public daytime to drop in, bring a picnic, take a self-guided tour, etc.
Skillshares and workparties some Sundays. Call ahead with questions: 503.245.3847
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Scheduled class visits and events. Open to the public after 3pm until dark to enjoy the land.
Wednesday: Scheduled class visits and events. Open to the public after 3pm until dark to enjoy the land.
Thursday: Scheduled class visits and events. Open to the public after 3pm until dark to enjoy the land.
Friday: Open to the public daytime to drop in, bring a picnic, take a self-guided tour, etc.
SOME DAYS will be closed for private events. Check the calendar!

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis acetosella)

Parts used: leaves

Medicinal and other uses: Leaves have a sharp, acidic flavor that is nice in salads and sauces; with astringent and diuretic properties it can be used to treat fevers and urinary problems; can be used externally for rashes and boils; native Americans used it to remove cancerous growths from the lips and fed the roots to horses to increase their speed

Cautions: This plant is dangerous in large quantities and should not be used in cases of gout, rheumatism or gastritis (Bremness 198)