Pink Wood Sorrel (Oxalis debilis var. corymbosa)

 This wildflower is a member of the Oxalidaceae (Wood Sorrel).
 
The low growing wood sorrels we know here are common within their range. Some of the low growing yellow flowered Wood Sorrels are common "weeds" of lawns and fields. The sour tasting leaves and pickle shaped seed pods may be eaten fresh but not in great amounts. The scientific name Oxalis comes from the Greek and means "sharp" and the common name "Sorrel" means "acidic" or "sour". Both refer to the taste of the plant. Medical Uses: Several writers have indicated that the plant could quench thirst and it has been touted for its ability to heal sores especially of the mouth, but old sores and "cancers" on the skin as well. It was also used to cool fevers and treat urinary problems. Warning! The plant contains oxalic acid which is toxic in very large doses.