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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis meisneri Sond. 
BibliographyFl. Cap. [W.H.Harvey & auct. suc., eds.] 1: 345 (1860)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude300-350m
Descriptionwhitish hirsute, stems leafy, glandular-hirsute, leaves shortly petiolate, leaflets linear-cuneate, retuse, adaxially glabrous, abaxially appresed hirsute
Size5-15cm
Colorpinkish violet
Bloomearly spring
Ca
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months 18-21°C
division of resting tubers
SynonymsAcetosella cana (Sond.) Kuntze
Acetosella meisneri (Sond.) Kuntze
Oxalis cana Sond.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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