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Purple Shamrock (Oxalis triangularis) This lovely plant has both stunning leaves and lovely five-petaled flowers! When full, it will fill a planter with abundance, and takes very little effort on ...
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.
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]
Original - Oxalis triangularis (also known as the love plant or purple shamrock) is a classic example of a plant which responds with movement to an external stimulus. The leaves open and close in response to varying light levels with the result that they are open during during the day and close at night.
The shamrock is synonymous with Ireland and St. Patrick's Day. Mary Lee offers a history lesson and some interesting facts about this plant. Over the Garden Fence: All about shamrocks
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All parts of the plant are edible – flowers, leaves, stems, and bulb. Oxalis is from the Greek word meaning sour, and this plant has a sour juice. It is used in salads. Moderate use of plant is advisable, as it should not be eaten in large quantities due to a high concentration of oxalic acid, ("salt of lemons") which can be poisono
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