Description
Oxalis latifolia, also called garden pink-sorrel and broadleaf woodsorrel, is a larger relative of creeping wood sorrels. This perennial ornamental and edible plant features pink flowers and clover-like leaves. It serves as an attractive, productive, and easy-to-grow ground cover.
Uses
You can eat both the leaves and flowers of Oxalis latifolia. They add a tangy taste to salads, but should be consumed in moderation due to their oxalic acid content. Gardeners value it for its culinary benefits and its ability to suppress weeds and cover bare soil. The plant also signals nutritional or water imbalances, especially in pots. Oxalis latifolia may partner with nitrogen-fixing bacteria and grow rapidly, thereby adding biomass to fallow soil.
Growing Conditions
Oxalis latifolia grows best in well-drained soil and partial shade, where it reaches full size. It also does well in full sun. The plant adapts to many soil types but prefers moist, fertile ground. Use boundaries or pots to control its spread.
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