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Oxalis densa N.E.Br.  
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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis densa N.E.Br. 
BibliographyBull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1906: 101 (1906)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude700-1100m
Descriptionacaulescent, leaves densely crowded, leaflets 3, bilobate, 4-5mm, adaxially glabrous, abaxially laxly hirsute, ciliate, petioles 1-2cm, flowers solitary, 15-17mm, purple striped
Size2-5cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
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
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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