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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis flava L. 
BibliographySp. Pl. 1: 433 (1753)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsands
Altitude50-600m
Descriptionpedunculate, glabrous, bulbs ovate, smooth, leaflets 5-9, oblong-linear, canaliculate, obtuse or acute, sepals equal, oblong, acute, glabrous, ciliate
Size3-25cm
Coloryellow
Bloomearly spring
Ca
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months 18-21°C
division of resting tubers
SynonymsAcetosella flabellifolia (Jacq.) Kuntze
Acetosella flava (L.) Kuntze
Acetosella lupinifolia (Jacq.) Kuntze
Oxalis flabellifolia Jacq.
Oxalis flava var. pectinata (Jacq.) Sond.
Oxalis lupinifolia Jacq.
Oxalis pectinata Jacq.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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