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the acupuncturist I used to see in DC had this amazing plant. I actually had to ask her what it was--deep red triangular shaped leaves that flattened back against the stem... The stems were long, spindly, and white. The rare flower was a tiny pink or white bloom on a long stem. I LOVED IT.

She said it was an oxalis. It made sense when I loked at it. But I could never find another red oxalis. I looked at every nursery, every garden store. I NEEDED a red oxalis.

Last night, I walked into Harris Teeter and they had a display full of green oxalis (SHAMROCKS! the sign proclaimed). On a hunch, I walked around the display. AND I FOUND A RED OXALIS! There were several, actually, I took the one that whispered, "take me home..."

Tom told me I could get a special pot for it after I expounded at length about the glory of my pet plant, caressing it and promising it lush rewards. He did grin and tell me I was crazy first. BUT I WILL LOVE THIS PLANT FOREVER!

ahem.

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Redwood sorrel, native around here, is pink oxalis.

oooooooooh, I remember these plants from my childhood! The pink flowers were so *special* -- more so than the bright yellow blossoms that grew on the tall stems which tasted so sour!

Years later, I remember reading about a recipe for sorrel soup and thinking how exotic an herb it sounded. Little did I know that it was just another version of "sour grass" soup or salad!

sorrel soup could also be made with horse sorrel, which is basically chard or beet greens.

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You have to post pictures!

aww! let's see pics! :)
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