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Oxalis primavera (Rose) R.Knuth  
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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis primavera (Rose) R.Knuth 
BibliographyNotizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 315 (1919)
Native RangeMexico
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionleaflets 3, lunulate, 2-4cm, glabrous, adaxially deep green, abaxially pale, petioles glabrous, pedicels puberulent, 3-7-flowered, sepals oblong, 3-4mm, petals 16-20mm
Size10-15cm
Colorviolet, reddish
Bloomsummer
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
SynonymsIonoxalis primavera Rose, Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 10: 114 (1906)
Territory7 Northern America
     79 Mexico (MXN Mexico Northwest, MXS Mexico Southwest)
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