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Oxalis lawsonii F.Bolus  
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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis lawsonii F.Bolus 
BibliographyAnn. Bolus Herb. 2: 22 (1916)
Native RangeNamibia to Free State
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, stony grassland
Altitude900-1200m
Descriptionleaves numerous, petiolate, leaflets 3, on veinlets softly densely lanate, margins long hirsute, green, 1cm, broadly cuneate-obovate, flowers 17mm, sepals hirsute
Size5-10cm
Colorpale violet
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months 18-21°C
division of resting tubers
SynonymsOxalis seineri R.Knuth
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces, NAM Namibia, OFS Free State, TVL Northern Provinces)
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