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Oxalis might be my favorite plant right now. (lemmy.ca)
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In the Redwoods these oxalis make a perfect carpet on the forest floor. I love growing them it reminds me of that

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[-] Atropos@lemmy.world 9 points 10 months ago

Yup, tastes great too!

Just don't eat a ton... Moderate laxative.

[-] Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 10 months ago

laxative effect is unpleasant at worst, the real issue is that they can contribute to kidney stones! if you're at all at risk of getting kidney stones then don't eat them!

[-] Know_not_Scotty_does@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

Good to know!

[-] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 4 points 10 months ago

They start small, and get big like that if they're undisturbed. Show up in lawns sometimes too. Taste sour, in a nice way.

[-] Know_not_Scotty_does@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

Yeah, every time I find a bunch in my grass I move them to the flowerbeds. I just thought they were neat.

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