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Oxalis pallens Eckl. & Zeyh.  
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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis pallens Eckl. & Zeyh. 
BibliographyEnum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 89 (1835)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude100-200m
Descriptionleaves in rosette, petiolate, leaflets 3, adaxially glabrous, abaxially densely sericeous, 5-7mm, linear, emarginate, petioles filiform, silvery hirsute, flowers 2cm
Size4-10cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
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
SynonymsOxalis brachycarpa Schltr.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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