Species

Oxalis debilis

Etymology

Oxalis: From the Greek word oxus meaning acid or sharp
debilis: weak

Common Name(s)

pink shamrock

Authority

Oxalis debilis Kunth

Family

Oxalidaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

NVS Species Code

OXADEB

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Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites

Flower Colours

Red / Pink

Year Naturalised

1958

Origin

N. South America and probably C. America and the West Indies

This page last updated on 29 Mar 2010