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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis dregei Sond. 
BibliographyFl. Cap. [W.H.Harvey & auct. suc., eds.] 1: 318 (1860)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude300-500m
Descriptionacaulescent, glabrous, leaves obcordate, bilobate, at base obtuse, flowers solitary, sepals obtuse
Size3-5cm
Colorpale rose
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 dregei (Sond.) Kuntze
Oxalis rostrata E.Mey.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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