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Oxalis viscosa E.Mey. ex Sond.  
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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis viscosa E.Mey. ex Sond. 
BibliographyFl. Cap. [W.H.Harvey & auct. suc., eds.] 1: 344 (1860)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude200-250m
Descriptionglandular-viscid, stems leafy, ramose, leaves petiolate, leaflets sessile, complicate, oblong-cuneate, adaxially glabrous, punctate, flowers solitary, 13-15mm
Size10-17cm
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
SynonymsAcetosella viscosa (E.Mey. ex Sond.) Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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