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Oxalis macra Schltr.  
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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis macra Schltr. 
BibliographyBot. Jahrb. Syst. 27: 155 (1899)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsandy grassland
Altitude400-500m
Descriptionstem leaves alternate, petiolate, leaflets 3, shortly white hirsute, 8-12mm, linear, pedicels axillary, 1-flowered, flowers 2cm long, sepals linear, corolla turbinate
Size8-14cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months 18-21°C
division of resting tubers
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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