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Oxalis oregana  Nutt.
Redwood sorrel
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Oxalis oregana is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
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Genus: Oxalis
Family: Oxalidaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Toxicity: Possible skin irritation from touching any part of this plant.
Do not eat any part of this plant.

Wetlands: Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands

Communities: Redwood Forest, Douglas-Fir Forest

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO

Alternate Names:
PLANTSOxalis acetosella ssp. oregana
PLANTSOxalis oregana var. smallii
Information about  Oxalis oregana from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (OXOR)

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[Wikipedia] As Food: The leaves of Oxalis oregana are eaten by the Cowlitz, Quileute and Quinault peoples. Like spinach, they contain mildly toxic oxalic acid, which is named after the genus.[7] They are safe to eat in small amounts for those with no oxalate-related conditions.[8] (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 03/30/2025).