Species Oxalis lanata
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Etymology of Oxalis:
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.
Etymology of lanata:
From the Latin lanatus = 'woolly'
Scientific name:
Oxalis lanata L. f.
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Synonym status:
Caulescent geophyte with stem to 10 cm. Leaves terminal, trifoliolate, leaflets obcordate, densely hairy. Flowers white or pink with yellow tube, peduncle artriculated. May--Oct. Slopes and screes, 50--300 m, SW (Cape Peninsula to Caledon).
Observations of Taxon
Oxalis lanata var. lanata
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Oxalis lanata var. rosea
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Oxalis lanata
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Name of observer:
Mary Maytham Kidd (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown