I have, today, had the exquisite pleasure of befriending a terribly common 'weed' that has been ticking me off for the past year or so. That's right, Wood Sorrel (Oxalis sp.), I used to hate you. Now I love you, thanks to volunteer Nathan at Nathan Levy's urban farm in St. Petersburg, FL. Turns out, this stuff is not only edible, it's got great flavor! The slightly sour, lemony essence would be a unique addition to salads and soups, not to mention as a handy little snack all on its own! I even found this handy-dandy guide to all things related to wild sorrels (yes, there are multiple kinds).
As an added bonus, wood sorrel is high in Vitamins C and A, so pleasing your tastebuds and saving your wallet by eating these foraged victuals will also make your body love you. You want your body to love you, don't you?
As always, be discerning as to where you harvest these little gems- make sure they're not full o' toxins from cars or pesticides. Wash'em before you eat them, too...on account of dog poo and insect parasites and whatnot. But you do that anyway, yeh?
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