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Oxalis debilis, the large-flowered pink-sorrel [2] or pink woodsorrel, [1] is a perennial plant and herb in the family Oxalidaceae. [1] Its original distribution is South America but has become a very cosmopolitan species, occurring in all continents except Antarctica. It can be found in both temperate and tropical areas. [3]
Oxalis flowers range in colour from whites to yellow, peaches, pink, or multi-coloured flowers. [11] Some varieties have double flowers, for example the double form of O. compressus. Some varieties are grown for their foliage, such as the dark purple-leaved O. triangularis.
Oxalis lasiandra is a perennial herb up to 40 cm (16 in) tall. It is closely related to O. magnifica but the bulb scales have 15–25 nerves. Leaves have 7–9 leaflets. Flowers are pink to crimson, drooping at night but pointing upward in the daytime. [3] [4] [5] [6]
Oxalis articulata, known as pink-sorrel, [1] pink wood sorrel, [2] windowbox wood-sorrel, chari amilo (Nepal), sourgrass, [3] netho (khatta) saag (India) [4] is a perennial plant species in the genus Oxalis native to temperate South America. [5] It has been introduced in Europe in gardens and is now naturalized in these areas.
The following species in the flowering plant genus Oxalis, many of which are called wood sorrels, wood‑sorrels or woodsorrels, false shamrocks, and sourgrasses, are recognised by Plants of the World Online: [1] [2]
Oxalis latifolia is a species of flowering plant in the woodsorrel family known by the common names garden pink-sorrel [1] and broadleaf woodsorrel. [2] It is native to Mexico and parts of Central and South America. However, it has propagated to other parts of the world. [3]
Oxalis incarnata is a species of flowering plant in the woodsorrel family known by the common names pale pink-sorrel [1] and crimson woodsorrel. [2] It is native to southern Africa, but it can be found on other continents where it is an introduced species, often the descendant of garden escapees. It is grown and kept as an ornamental plant.
The plant grows to a height of 20–150 cm and has pink flowers with a greenish or yellow base (Smith, 1985; pp. 624–625). Leaflets on the stems generally have three leaves attached to the center (Smith, 1985; pp. 624–625).