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Image of Oxalis pes-caprae
VII Region, Illoca, Chile
Altitude: 10 m. 07 25, 2008
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| Species: | Oxalis pes-caprae L. | |
| Family: | Oxalidaceae |  |
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| Record: | 1908 |
| About 91 Oxalis in Chile and 41 in our data base. | |
| About 91 Oxalidaceae in Chile and 37 in our data base. |
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| Foreign Frequent
Height: 40 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Oxalis pes-caprae VII Region, Duao, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 40 cm.
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Image of Oxalis pes-caprae VII Region, Duao, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
Watering conditions: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Oxalis pes-caprae VII Region, Illoca, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Oxalis pes-caprae VII Region, Illoca, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).
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More photos (6) of Oxalis pes-caprae L. available here |
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More species from the same Oxalidaceae family in our data base: Oxalis arenaria (Vinagrillo / Culle) Oxalis bulbocastanum (Vinagrillo / Papa chiñaque) Oxalis pes-caprae Oxalis rosea (Culle rosado / Culle colorado / Culli / Vinagrillo) |