Species Oxalis commutata
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Etymology of Oxalis:
From the Greek oxys = sharp, sour or acid and (h)als = salt. The plant is frequently consumed for its sour taste caused by the oxalic acid, particularly the flowering stalks of O. pes-caprae. In large quantities the oxalic acid inhibits digestion and in stock leads to the condition 'dikpens' or bloated belly.
Etymology of commutata:
From the Latin ‘commutata’ / ‘commutatus’ meaning ‘changed’
Scientific name:
Oxalis commutata Sond.
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Unknown
Synonym status:
Small acaulescent geophyte. Leaves trifoliolate, leaflets rotund, with large epidermal cells. Flowers rose, lilac or white with yellow tube. Apr.--June. 50--300 m, NW, SW (Cold Bokkeveld to Cape Peninsula and Caledon).
Observations of Taxon
Oxalis commutata var. commutata
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Oxalis commutata var. concolor
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
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Date observed unknown
Collection:
Oxalis commutata
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Name of observer:
Mary Maytham Kidd (David)
Date observed:
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Oxalis commutata
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Name of observer:
Pauline Bohnen (David)
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Oxalis commutata
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Katryn van Heerden (David)
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