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Oxalis incarnata L.  
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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis incarnata L. 
BibliographySp. Pl. 1: 433 (1753)
Native Ranges. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude50-300m
Descriptionbulbs ovate, stems ramose, glabrous, leafy, leaves petiolate, leaflets broadly obcordate, sepals oblong, acute, patent, flowers campanulate, 15mm long
Size10-30cm
Colorwhite, pinkish 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 incarnata (L.) Kuntze
Oxalis verecunda Salisb.
Oxys incarnata (L.) Medik.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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