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Oxalis livida Jacq.  
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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis livida Jacq. 
BibliographyOxalis: 39 (1794)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude80-300m
Descriptionglabrous, bulbs ovate, stems leafy at apex, petioles crowded, long, leaflets obcordate, bilobate, adaxially green, abaxially purple, flowers 2-5 in umbel
Size2-20cm
Colorpinkish red
Bloomearly spring
Ca
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months 18-21°C
division of resting tubers
SynonymsAcetosella livida (Jacq.) Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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