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Oxalis triangularis, commonly called false shamrock, is a species of perennial plant in the family Oxalidaceae. It is native to several countries in southern South America . This woodsorrel is typically grown as a houseplant but can be grown outside in USDA climate zones 8a–11, preferably in light shade.
The following species in the flowering plant genus Oxalis, many of which are called wood sorrels, wood‑sorrels or woodsorrels, false shamrocks, and sourgrasses, are recognised by Plants of the World Online: [1] [2]
Use slow-release fertilisers when the plant is not dormant or NPK 5-10-5 type fertilisers in late-spring to encourage blooming. Height: 6" - 1' (15 cm - 30 cm) Spread: 4" - 6" (10 cm - 15 cm) Depth: 3" (7 cm) Uses: Edging, Ground cover, Patio and Containers; If planted in early spring it will grow and flower throughout spring and summer.
Oxalis (/ ˈ ɒ k s ə l ɪ s / (American English) [1] or / ɒ k s ˈ ɑː l ɪ s / (British English)) [2] is a large genus of flowering plants in the wood-sorrel family, Oxalidaceae, comprising over 550 species. [3] The genus occurs throughout most of the world, except for the polar areas; species diversity is particularly rich in tropical ...
Oxalis drummondii, the large-leaf woodsorrel or Drummond's wood-sorrel, is a species of flowering plant in the family Oxalidaceae. [2] It is native to central and southern Texas, and northern Mexico. [1] A tuberous geophyte reaching 8 in (20 cm), it is typically found growing in calcareous or sandy soils, in open woods, shrublands, and ...
Oxalis acetosella, the wood sorrel or common wood sorrel, is a rhizomatous flowering plant in the family Oxalidaceae. The specific epithet acetosella refers to its sour taste. The common name wood sorrel is often used for other plants in the genus Oxalis .
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A diagram showing various parts of young O. stricta plants. All parts of the plant are edible, [5] with a distinct tangy flavor (common to all plants in the genus Oxalis). However, it should only be eaten in small quantities, since oxalic acid is an antinutrient and can inhibit the body's absorption supply of calcium. [7] Oxalis stricta ...