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Oxalis holosericea Phil.  
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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis holosericea Phil. 
BibliographyLinnaea 28: 678 (1858)
Native Ranges. & nw. Argentina to c. Chile
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude2500-2800m
Descriptionleaves trifoliolate, leaflets appressed silvery hirsute, obovate, 8-10mm long, flowers at level of leaves
Size1-5cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months 18-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsAcetosella holosericea (Phil.) Kuntze
Oxalis pedunculata (Chodat & Wilczek) Lourteig
Oxalis sericea f. pedunculata Chodat & Wilczek
Territory8 Southern America
     85 Southern South America (AGS Argentina South, AGW Argentina Northwest, CLC Chile Central)
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