Species Oxalis recticaulis
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Range:
Location unknown
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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 recticaulis:
From the Latin rectus = 'right / proper / straight' and caulis = 'stem / stalk'
Scientific name:
Unknown
Etymology applies to:
Synonym of:
Unknown
Long etymology:
Protologue:
Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 1: 330 (1860)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1860
Observations of Taxon
Oxalis recticaulis
Name of observer:
Riaan de Villiers (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown