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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis lanata Thunb. 
BibliographyOxalis: 10 (1781)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude50-300m
Descriptionacaulescent, leaflets obcordate, lanate-tomentose, sepals hirsute, lanceolate, acute, petals 15mm long, obtuse, at base yellow
Size6-13cm
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 lanata (Thunb.) Kuntze
Oxalis luteola E.Mey. ex Sond.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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