Slender spike-like racemes up to 1½ inches long at the tips of branching stems, sometimes in the upper leaf axils. There may be gaps in the lower part of the cluster (interrupted) but not in the upper part (uninterrupted). Flowers are pink, about 1/8 inch long, with 5 tepals (petals and similar sepals). At the base of the flower is a short sheath (ocreola) with bristly hairs that are often as long as the flower, sometimes longer.
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings.Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Succeeds in an ordinary garden soil[1] but prefers a moisture retentive not too fertile soil in sun or part shade
Although no specific mention has been made for this species, there have been reports that some members of this genus can cause photosensitivity in susceptible people. Many species also contain oxalic acid (the distinctive lemony flavour of sorrel) - whilst not toxic this substance can bind up other minerals making them unavailable to the body and leading to mineral deficiency. Having said that, a number of common foods such as sorrel and rhubarb contain oxalic acid and the leaves of most members of this genus are nutritious and beneficial to eat in moderate quantities. Cooking the leaves will reduce their content of oxalic acid. People with a tendency to rheumatism, arthritis, gout, kidney stones or hyperacidity should take especial caution if including this plant in their diet since it can aggravate their condition
