Wood Sorrel
Oxalis acetosella
About Wood Sorrel
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis acetosella) is a herb used in the Western Herbalism, Indigenous / Native American and Celtic & Norse Herbalism traditions to help with Fever, Digestive Issues, Skin Health, and Wound Healing, among 1 other condition it addresses. The heartwood is the part traditionally used, used both internally and topically.
Botanical background
Oxalis acetosella (wood sorrel or common wood sorrel) is a rhizomatous flowering plant in the family Oxalidaceae, common in most of Europe and parts of Asia. The specific name is acetosella, refers to its sour taste. The common name wood sorrel is often used for other plants in the genus Oxalis. In much of its range it is the only member of its genus and hence simply known as "the" wood sorrel. While common wood sorrel...
Source: Wikipedia, via iNaturalist