Woodsorrel Collection

Wood Sorrel -Oxalis acetosella-, growing on dead wood, UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, Nationalpark Hainich, Thuringia, Germany

Decorative botanical print with rockrose, corydalis, toadflax, wild pink and woodsorrel
5855530 Decorative botanical print with rockrose, corydalis, toadflax, wild pink and woodsorrel; (add.info.: Five border plants including rockrose (Helianthemum)

Common woodsorrel, Oxalis acetosella
5855974 Common woodsorrel, Oxalis acetosella; (add.info.: Common woodsorrel, Oxalis acetosella. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Edible tubers, Tubercules alimentaires. Purple woodsorrel, Oxalis purpurea, Jerusalem artichoke, Helianthus tuberosus, papalisa or olluco, Ullucus tuberosus, yamaimo or mountain yam

Creeping woodsorrel, Oxalis corniculata var. atropurpurea. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Common woodsorrel, Oxalis acetosella. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Yellow woodsorrel, Oxalis micrantha (Cummings oxalis, Oxalis cummingii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by William Herbert from Sydenham Edwards Botanical

Woodsorrel, Soursob, Wood Sorrel -Oxalis sp. -, Bialowieza Forest, Bialowieza National Park, Poland, Europe
Woodsorrel, Soursob, Wood Sorrel -Oxalis sp.-, Bialowieza Forest, Bialowieza National Park, Poland, Europe

Leaves of the wood sorrel -Oxalis acetosella- with dew drops

Piottas oxalis or woodsorrel, Oxalis piottae.. Handcolored copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from Sydenham Edwards The Botanical Register, London, Ridgway, 1835

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Lackey Moth - on Sycamore Seed (Malacosoma neustria) Date:

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Wood Sorrel - King's Wodd (Oxalis acetosella) Date:

Creeping Woodsorrel (Oxalis corniculata var. atropurpurea) purple-leaved form, flowering, growing as weed on garden patio, Suffolk, England, April

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Woodsorrel, also known as Oxalis acetosella, is a fascinating plant that can be found growing on dead wood in the enchanting UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site of Nationalpark Hainich in Thuringia, Germany. This plant not only captivates with its delicate beauty but also holds culinary and medicinal significance. One of the remarkable features is its edible tubers, which are considered a delicacy by some. These tubercules alimentaires add a unique flavor to dishes and have been enjoyed for centuries. There are various species of woodsorrel, including creeping woodsorrel (Oxalis corniculata), common woodsorrel (Oxalis acetosella), yellow woodsorrel (Oxalis micrantha), and Piottas oxalis or woodsorrel (Oxalis piottae). Each species has its own distinct characteristics and can be found in different regions around the world. In Bialowieza Forest, located within Bialowieza National Park in Poland, Europe, you can find another type - Wood Sorrel -Oxalis sp. -. This picturesque forest provides an ideal habitat for this charming plant to thrive. The leaves of the wood sorrels like Oxalis acetosella glisten with dew drops under the morning sun. Their heart-shaped appearance adds to their allure and makes them easily recognizable. The common they are particularly known for their vibrant green foliage. Apart from being used as a culinary delight, certain varieties of Woodsorel have medicinal properties too. They have been traditionally used as herbal remedies due to their potential health benefits. These Medicinal and Herbal Plants continue to be valued today for their healing properties. Another captivating variation is creeping Woodsorel's purple-leaved form (Oxalis corniculata var. atropurpurea) which blooms with beautiful flowers adding splashes of color to the landscape.