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Oxalis macrocarpa (Small) R.Knuth  
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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis macrocarpa (Small) R.Knuth 
BibliographyNotizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 314 (1919)
Native Rangesw. Mexico
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Descriptionleaflets 3, obdeltate, 2-3cm, at apex truncate, sparsely hirsute, adaxially pale green, petioles puberulent, peduncle 3-7-flowered, sepals oblong, glabrous, petals 22-30mm
Size15-20cm
Colorpale purple
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
SynonymsIonoxalis macrocarpa Small
Territory7 Northern America
     79 Mexico (MXS Mexico Southwest)
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