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Oxalis imbricata Eckl. & Zeyh.  
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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis imbricata Eckl. & Zeyh. 
BibliographyEnum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 93 (1835)
Native Ranges. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude50-300m
Descriptionlanate-pubescent, bulbs numerous, ovate, smooth, leaflets obcordate, on both faces hirsute, punctate, ciliate, sepals lanceolate, corolla 20-25mm long
Size4-9cm
Colorwhite
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 imbricata (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Kuntze
Oxalis elegantula Turcz.
Oxalis multifolia Turcz.
Oxalis viscidula Schltr.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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