Species Oxalis latifolia
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Range:
Location unknown
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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 latifolia:
From the Latin lati / latus meaning ‘wide’; and folius meaning ‘leaf’; i.e. the plant is broad-leafed
Scientific name:
Oxalis latifolia Kunth
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Synonym of:
Unknown
Long etymology:
Protologue:
Nov. Gen. Sp. [H.B.K.] 5: 237. t. 467 (1822)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1822
Observations of Taxon
Oxalis latifolia
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown