Moosispitä

Moosispitä is a Finnish term that translates to "moose spit." It is not a biological substance produced by moose, but rather a colloquial and somewhat humorous name for a type of wildflower found in Finland. The plant most commonly referred to by this name is Oxalis acetosella, also known as wood sorrel or common wood sorrel.

This small, herbaceous plant is characterized by its delicate, clover-like leaves which are typically divided into three heart-shaped leaflets. The leaves have a slightly sour taste due to the presence of oxalic acid, which is also responsible for the plant's common name, as the sourness can be reminiscent of the taste one might associate with the imagined "spit" of a large animal like a moose. The plant produces small, white, five-petaled flowers with purplish veins.

Wood sorrel typically grows in shaded, moist environments such as forests and woodlands. It is found throughout Finland and other parts of Northern Europe. While the name "moosispitä" is informal, it is widely understood within Finnish folk culture to refer to this specific plant. It is not a term used in formal botanical or scientific contexts.