Species Oxalis monophylla
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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 monophylla:
From Latin mono = 'one' and phyllon = 'leaf'
Scientific name:
Oxalis monophylla L.
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Glandular-hairy acaulescent geophyte, bulb with matted, fibrous tunics. Leaves unifoliate, linear-obovate, glandular-ciliate. Flowers white or pale lilac with yellow tube. Apr.--May. Rocky slopes, 80--450 m, NW, SW (Clanwilliam to Cape Peninsula).
Observations of Taxon
Oxalis monophylla
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
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Collection:
Oxalis monophylla
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
02/06/2021 - 8:50am
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Oxalis monophylla
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Name of observer:
Mary Maytham Kidd (David)
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Oxalis monophylla
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Name of observer:
Nick Helme (David)
Date observed:
22/07/2014 - 1:20pm
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