Appearance
It tends to grow in woodlands, meadows, and in disturbed areas as both a perennial and annual. Erect when young, this plant later becomes decumbent as it lays down, and branches regularly. It is not to be confused with similar plants which are also often referred to as "yellow woodsorrel".
Uses
All parts of the plant are edible, with a distinct tangy flavor .The leaves and flowers of the plant are sometimes added to salads for decoration and flavoring. These can also be chewed raw as a thirst quencher. The green pods are pleasant raw, having a juicy crisp texture and a tartness similar to rhubarb in flavor.
The leaves can be used to make a flavored drink that is similar in taste to lemonade, and the whole plant can be brewed as a tisane that has an aroma somewhat like that of cooked green beans.
The juices of the plant have been extracted from its greens as a substitute to common vinegar.
''Oxalis stricta'' contains large amounts of vitamin c.An orange dye can be obtained by boiling the whole plant.A poultice of the plant has been used to treat swellings.
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