Genus Oxalis
Pictures from Observations
Range:
Range unknown
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Short etymology:
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.
Scientific name:
Oxalis L.
Localities:
Global vulnerability:
NE
Synonym of:
Unknown
Protologue:
Sp. Pl. 1: 433-435 (1753)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1753
Observations of Taxon
Oxalis purpurea
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Oxalis dregei
Name of observer:
Hilda Mason (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Oxalis pusilla
Name of observer:
Hilda Mason (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Oxalis eckloniana var. hopefieldiana
Name of observer:
Hilda Mason (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Oxalis tenella
Name of observer:
Hilda Mason (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection: