Creeping Woodsorrel

Creeping woodsorrel (Oxalis corniculata) grows along the trail a considerable distance from the creek. These can be seen growing in cluster clinging to the hillsides. The flowers have 5 yellow petals and 3 clover shaped leaves. The leaves of this plant are edible and can be used to make a tea that has a slight lemon taste, loaded with Vitamnin C. It also accumulates copper from the soil and is used in some places for bioremediation.