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Oxalis droseroides E.Mey. ex Sond.  
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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis droseroides E.Mey. ex Sond. 
BibliographyFl. Cap. [W.H.Harvey & auct. suc., eds.] 1: 330 (1860)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude300-500m
Descriptionyellowish glandular-hirsute, stems short, scaly, leaflets 3, linear, cuneate, obtuse or retuse, glandular-ciliate, sepals lanceolate, acuminate
Size7-15cm
Colorpurplish violet
Bloomearly spring
Ca
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months 18-21°C
division of resting tubers
SynonymsAcetosella droseroides (E.Mey. ex Sond.) Kuntze
Acetosella semiglandulosa (Sond.) Kuntze
Oxalis saronensis R.Knuth
Oxalis semiglandulosa Sond.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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