Species

Oxalis latifolia

Etymology

Oxalis: From the Greek word oxus meaning acid or sharp

Common Name(s)

fishtail oxalis

Authority

Oxalis latifolia Kunth

Family

Oxalidaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

NVS Species Code

OXALAT

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Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites

Flower Colours

Violet / Purple

Year Naturalised

1958

Origin

Tropical S. America

This page last updated on 26 Mar 2010