Species Oxalis dentata
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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 dentata:
From the Latin dentatus meaning 'toothed'. Each tooth is angled equally as compared with serrate in which the projections are angled more on one side than the other (forward pointing).
Scientific name:
Oxalis dentata Jacq.
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Protologue:
Oxalis 38. t. 7 (1794)
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Year published:
1794
Observations of Taxon
Oxalis dentata
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
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