Species Oxalis setosa
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There aren’t any identifications of Oxalis setosa.
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 setosa:
From the Latin seta = silk, setosus meaning ‘bristly’
Scientific name:
Unknown
Synonym of:
Unknown
Long etymology:
Protologue:
Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 1: 334 (1860)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1860
Observations of Taxon
There aren’t any identifications of Oxalis setosa.
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