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On Sat, 18 Apr 2009 23:18:30 -0500, phorbin
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In article dth,
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I realize that oxalis explodes it's seeds into a multi-foot pattern to
keep
it going and have asked neighbors on the back and side to step up their
lawn
treatments to contain said pest. Is there a way of completely romoving
either of these weeds short of salting the land (to which they are able to
overcome, given the evidence in other parts of my yards)?

The seeds from some plants have an indefinite dormancy period and can
linger in the soil for years. I don't know if wood sorrel is one of
those but if it is, there's nothing for it but to keep on weeding.

I personally like wood sorrel - the leaves are tasty and the plant
pretty but if it's taken over a spot you need for other purposes, I
too would weed and within a couple of years of weeding before it goes
to seed you'll probably be pleased with the results.

Kate

Wood Sorrel

http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants....lis+acetosella

Known Hazards
The leaves contain oxalic acid, which gives them their sharp flavour.
Perfectly all right in small quantities, the leaves should not be eaten
in large amounts since oxalic acid can bind up the body's supply of
calcium leading to nutritional deficiency. The quantity of oxalic acid
will be reduced if the leaves are cooked. People with a tendency to
rheumatism, arthritis, gout, kidney stones or hyperacidity should take
especial caution if including this plant in their diet since it can
aggravate their condition.

Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Flowers; Leaves.
Edible Uses: Curdling agent.
Leaves - raw or cooked[2, 7, 12, 37]. A delicious lemony flavour, the
leaves make a refreshing, thirst-quenching munch and are also added to
salads, soups, sauces etc[183]. This leaf should be used in
moderation[4, 5, 9, 76], see the notes above on toxicity. Flowers - raw.
A decorative addition to salads[K]. The dried plant can be used as a
curdling agent for plant milks[66].

Medicinal Uses

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effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional
before using a plant medicinally.

Anodyne; Antiscorbutic; Astringent; Diuretic; Emmenagogue; Expectorant;
Febrifuge; Irritant; Stomachic.

The fresh or dried leaves are anodyne, antiscorbutic, astringent,
diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, irritant and stomachic[4,
7, 9, 21]. A decoction is used in the treatment of fevers, both to
quench the thirst and allay the fever[4]. Externally, the leaves are
crushed and applied locally to dispel boils and abscesses, they also
have an astringent affect on wounds[7]. When used internally, some
caution is advised due to the oxalic acid content of the leaves[4], the
plant is contra-indicated for people suffering from gastritis or a
calculus condition[7].
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