Wood sorrel, or oxalis, is a mediumsized wild edible weed that thrives in most areas across Canada and the US The flowers of this plant can be used to obtain yellow, orange, and red to brown dyes Oxalis, another common name for this plant, literally means "sour" and is named as such due to its oxalic acid content18/8/21 Yellow Wood Sorrel (Oxalis stricta) Native to eastern North America and Canada, Oxalis stricta (Common Yellow Wood Sorrel, Sour Grass) is an annual herbaceous plant that likes dry, improvised soil Wood Sorrel can be found in lawns, roadsides, and fields Outside of North America, Common Yellow Wood Sorrel is naturalized in Europe and Asia Wood Sorrel Is Edible Wood sorrel is one of my favorite edible wild plants Its lemony taste is a great addition to a morning salad It's found all over the Los Angeles area If you keep your eyes open, you're bound to encounter it Getting Acquainted With Wood Sorrel The genus name for wood sorrel is oxalis Edible Weed W