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Oxalis

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  • Name - Oxalis is from the Greek Oxis meaning acid, which refers to the acidity of the leaves. Commonly known as wood sorrel or shamrock.
  • Description - Oxalis are characterised by their clover-like leaves which close up at night and open during the day. The flowers are usually funnel-shaped.
  • Origin - S. Africa and S. America
  • Family - Oxalidaceae, oxalis family
  • Varieties - Both Oxalis deppei (four leaf clover) with red flowers and red cross marking on its leaves and Oxalis acetosella (wood sorrel) with white flowers, are sold around St. Patrick's Day. Other varieties are Oxalis adenophylla with green leaves and large pink/purple flowers and Oxalis triangularis (purple shamrock) with pinkish white flowers and green or reddish-purple leaves.
  • Care Tips - Lots of light and cool all year round. Water and feed regularly during its growing stage.




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