Species Oxalis compressa
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Etymology of Oxalis:
From the Greek oxys = sharp, sour or acid and (h)als = salt. The plant is frequently consumed for its sour taste caused by the oxalic acid, particularly the flowering stalks of O. pes-caprae. In large quantities the oxalic acid inhibits digestion and in stock leads to the condition 'dikpens' or bloated belly.
Etymology of compressa:
From the Latin compressa / compressus meaning "compressed" / "flattened". Typically referring to an organ such as leaf or stem that is flattened.
Scientific name:
Oxalis compressa L. f.
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Protologue:
Suppl. Pl. 243 (1782)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1782
Like O. pes-caprae but petioles flattened and peduncles 3--6-flowered. Flowers yellow. July--Sept. Widely distributed, 100--200 m, NW, SW (Kamiesberg to Caledon).
Observations of Taxon
Oxalis compressa
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Oxalis compressa
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
31/08/2021 - 11:45am
Collection:
Oxalis compressa
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
31/08/2021 - 11:45am
Collection:
Oxalis compressa
Locality:
Name of observer:
Mary Maytham Kidd (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Oxalis compressa
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Name of observer:
Barbara Jeppe (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown