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Oxalis setosa E.Mey. ex Sond.  
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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis setosa E.Mey. ex Sond. 
BibliographyFl. Cap. [W.H.Harvey & auct. suc., eds.] 1: 334 (1860)
Native Rangee. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude300-1000m
Descriptionacaulescent, long petioles and scapes scabrous-setose, leaflets orbiculate, wider than longer, thin, veined, punctate, glandular-ciliate, calyx hirsute
Size3-15cm
Coloryellow, whitish
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 setosa (E.Mey. ex Sond.) Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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