18 things to do with Oxalis

Why do you think Dig up the plant Count how many Use the leaves to Weave or tie the they are so and use it to identify plants are in one create a heart flowers on their plentiful here? the different parts. area. Mark out collage by gluing stems to make Can you find the 1 square foot. Oxalis them to paper. a crown What makes a weed a weed? tuber, stem, leaves, are excellent at or jewelry. and flowers? taking over areas.

If you are brave Make your own and have permission, yellow dye! Briefly nibble on the stem simmer, (or just soak or leaves to in water with a little see why salt in the window or it is called fridge) flower petals “sourgrass” in water. Dip paper (don’t eat or pieces of cotton too much!*) cloth/string and let dry.

What is the biggest Find the leaf you can find? tallest stem.

Can you dig up How are the flowers the tubers? different early in How deep the morning are they? Oxalis pes-caprae, also known and midday? What do they as sour grass or Bermuda buttercup, is an invasive look like? species in the US. Originally from South Africa, this weed Have your parents is plentiful in San Diego right now. You can identify it by its Put the leaves and help you cut tall yellow flowers and heart-shaped leaves with purple flowers between one open. spots. Unfortunately, it takes up the space that our native two pieces of paper wildflowers would grow in. Do you see any growing in your and lightly tap with yard or neighborhood? Pull some weeds and try one of a hammer the 18 things to do with Oxalis! (*The leaves and stem of Look for seeds or rock. Oxalis are edible, but please get permission first and do What happens? or seed pods. not eat too much).

Can you find any Press the plant How many petals Create a If you have other plants that and flowers in a does the flower flower permission, wash have similar magazine or large have? What bouquet and add some to looking leaves? book. Use paper to other parts of the for a salad for dinner*! protect book pages. flower can you find? your home.

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