Species Oxalis villosa

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There aren’t any identifications of Oxalis villosa.

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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 villosa:

From the Latin villus = 'hair' + -ōsus = 'full of', or villosus = 'shaggy'. Typically referring to a covering of shaggy hair.

Scientific name:

Oxalis villosa M. Bieb.

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Unknown

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Authors:

M. Bieb.

Scientific name status:

Illegitimate name

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