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Oxalis lunulata Zucc.  
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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis lunulata Zucc. 
BibliographyAbh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. 1: 200 (1831)
Native RangeMexico to Guatemala
Primary BiomeSeasonally Dry Tropical
Habitatrocks
Descriptionleaflets 3, glabrous, green, 6-7mm, in outline lunulate, lobes oblong-ovate, rounded, petioles filiform, glabrous, peduncles 1-3-flowered, sepals lanceolate, petals 7-9mm
Size5-9cm
Colorwhite
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
SynonymsAcetosella lunulata (Zucc.) Kuntze
Ionoxalis lunulata (Zucc.) Rose
Oxalis calcicola Standl. & Steyerm.
Ocalis lunulata var. microphylla Benth.
Oxalis lunulata var. violacea R.Knuth
Territory7 Northern America
     79 Mexico (MXC Mexico Central, MXE Mexico Northeast, MXG Mexico Gulf, MXS Mexico Southwest, MXT Mexico Southeast)
8 Southern America
     80 Central America (GUA Guatemala)
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