Tag Archives: Oxalis

Wood sorrels are edible clover lookalikes

Posted on April 11, 2018 by tedmanzer

I wish I had a dollar for every time I had to explain to a student the difference between clovers and wood sorrels. Having leaves with three equal blades does not make a plant a clover. We usually refer to … Continue reading →

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Shamrocks are confusing symbols

Posted on March 14, 2015 by tedmanzer

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and shamrocks abound. The problem is that people can’t agree what a shamrock is. If you research the topic you’ll find that shamrock means ‘small clover’, but when you search for shamrock … Continue reading →

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