Sorrel

Most major horse breeds in the United States include sorrel coat colors. Sorrel is prevalent in Thoroughbreds, Quarter horses, Tennesse Walking Horses, and Belgians, to… Read More »What Breed Is A Sorrel Horse?

The term “sorrel” probably comes from the color of the flower spike of the sorrel herb. In practice, in England and the east coast of… Read More »Why Do They Call A Horse Sorrel?

Roselle is a shrubby tropical annual also known as red sorrel, Jamaican sorrel, sour-sour and Florida cranberry. What is the correct name for sorrel? Common… Read More »What Is Another Name For Jamaican Sorrel?

No, it’s not a shamrock. It’s Creeping woodsorrel (Oxalis corniculata), a ground-hugging native with distinct clover-like leaves and sunny yellow flowers. It may bloom any… Read More »Do Bees Like Yellow Woodsorrel?

(While edible, yes, Oxalis leaves should only be consumed in moderation due to the fact that oxalic acid can inhibit calcium absorption, and people who… Read More »Can I Eat Raw Oxalis?

It is native to tropical America. Pink wood sorrel flowers from spring through fall. There are about 30 species of Oxalis in the U.S., with… Read More »Is Oxalis Native To Florida?

If consumed, a shamrock plant (Oxalis regnellii), also known as wood sorrel, can poison your cat, dog, or horse. Is sorrel plant bad for dogs?… Read More »Can Dogs Eat Wood Sorrel?

Nitrogen-fixing plants are those whose roots are colonized by certain bacteria that extract nitrogen from the air and convert or “fix” it into a form… Read More »What Are Nitrogen Fixing Plants?

Yellow woodsorrel (Oxalis stricta) appears like a small variety of clover but has none of the nitrogen fixing capabilities. There are several yellow woodsorrel benefits,… Read More »Is Oxalis A Nitrogen Fixing Plant?

Oxalis is actually an excellent plant for bees and butterflies. When blooming, it provides “copious nectar.” In fact, it generously gives away its nectar. Since… Read More »Is Oxalis Good For Anything?