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This member of the Oxalidaceae
family was described by Carl von Linnaeus. It was (first) found
in Southern Africa, growing in a well drained soil with some water
and lots of sun. The long root will grow to two centimetres in
diameter, the whole plant reach for 30 centimetres. The flowers are
bright yellow, and beside from seeds, the plant can be reproduced by
dividing of the roots.
WARNING: This
plant will spread fast, thanks to it's exploding seed-capsules.
Also seen as a member
of the Geraniaceae family on IPNI.
Oxalis=sour,
pes-caprae=foot of goat
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