Oxalis /ˈɒksəlᵻs/ is by far the largest genus in the wood-sorrel family Oxalidaceae: of the approximately 900 known species in the Oxalidaceae, 800 belong here. The genus occurs throughout most of the world, except for the polar areas; species diversity is particularly rich in tropical Brazil, Mexico and South Africa.
Use | edible |
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What parts | leaves |
Type | herb |
In scnp | yes |