2. Herbal Tea
A mild tea can be made by steeping fresh or dried leaves:
Light flavor
Refreshing
Traditionally used for digestion and cooling
3. Natural Flavoring
Historically, wood sorrel was used to:
Flavor drinks
Sharpen the taste of bland foods
Replace lemon juice when citrus was unavailable
4. Vinegar or Infused Water
Leaves can be steeped briefly in water or vinegar to create:
Refreshing drinks
Light herbal tonics
Sour culinary bases
5. Educational and Foraging Plant
Because it is common and easy to identify, wood sorrel is often used to teach:
Beginner foraging
Plant identification
Children about edible wild plants
How to Identify Wood Sorrel Correctly
To avoid confusion with clover or other plants, check for:
