Wood sorrel has traditionallyshaped bright yellow flowers instead of the very distinctive beach umbrella/Christmas light shape of the red or white clover flower And sorrel's flowers turn into crazy bad seedpods that look like miniature okra And then they explode Violently The University of Chicago weed guide says that the— abundant Sorrel does best in well draining soil that is slightly acidic A pH between 55 and 68 is ideal The herb does best in a full sun position but will also grow in partial shade Dig a hole in the soil large enough to comfortably hold the root ball When placed in the hole the lowest leaves of the plant should be just above the soil levelWood Sorrel Herbal and Edible Use The leaves, flowers, fruits and bulbs of Wood Sorrel are edible and used by herbalists The entire plant is used as an alternative medicine, it has diuretic, antiscorbutic and refrigerant actions, and a decoction made from its pleasant acid leaves is given in high fever, both to quench thirst an...