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Oxalis namaquana Sond.  
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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis namaquana Sond. 
BibliographyFl. Cap. [W.H.Harvey & auct. suc., eds.] 1: 325 (1860)
Native Rangenw. Cape Prov. to Namibia
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, stony grassland
Altitude1000-1100m
Descriptionacaulescent, glabrous, leaflets 3, oblong-linear, sharply emarginate, scapes equalling the leaves, sepals unequal, obtuse
Size4-20cm
Coloryellow
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 trifoliata Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces, NAM Namibia)
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