Species
Oxalis versicolor
Etymology
Oxalis: From the Greek word oxus meaning acid or sharp
Common Name(s)
peppermint rock oxalis
Authority
Oxalis versicolor L.
Family
Oxalidaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Flower Colours
Red / Pink,White
Year Naturalised
1976
Origin
S.W. Cape, South Africa
Reason For Introduction
Ornamental
This page last updated on 29 Mar 2010