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Oxalis stricta

upright yellow sorrel

Synonyms
Oxalis fontana
Oxalis dillenii misapplied
see moreOxalis cymosa
Oxalis europaea
Oxalis navieri
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Botanical details
Family
Oxalidaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Oxalis

Genus description

Oxalis can be annuals or perennials, with fibrous, bulbous or rhizomatous rootstocks, palmately divided leaves and funnel-shaped or bowl-shaped flowers that mostly close in dull weather and at night

Name status

Correct

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