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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis versicolor L. 
SynonymsOxalis elongata Jacq.
 Oxalis punctulata R.Knuth
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionbulbs ovate, with hard, black scales, stems with leaves only at apex, leaflets linear-cuneate, adaxially canaliculate, emarginate, pedicels longer than leaves, petals with red rim
Size5-15cm
Colorwhite, yellowish
Bloomearly spring
Ca
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivation
alpine house, dry rest in summer, watering from November
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months 18-21°C
division of resting tubers
Territory Africa
     Southern Africa (Cape Provinces)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
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OXALIDACEAE

Oxalis versicolor L., Sp. Pl. 1: 434 (1753)

Synonyms:
Acetosella versicolor (L.) Kuntze

Oxalis elongata Jacq.
Oxalis glabra Meisn. ex Sond.
Oxalis punctulata R.Knuth
Oxalis sylvestris Steud.
Oxalis tenuifolia E.Mey.

sw. Cape Prov.
27 CPP

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