Biology:Oxalis flava

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Short description: Species of plant

Oxalis flava
Oxalis flava full plant.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Oxalidales
Family: Oxalidaceae
Genus: Oxalis
Species:
O. flava
Binomial name
Oxalis flava

Oxalis flava is a succulent native to the Cape Province in South Africa. This plant was first described in 1753.[1]

Description

Oxalis flava leaves

This plant is rizhomous, stemless and grows in clumps like most Oxalis species. There are multiple leaves on a single leaf.[2]

Flower description

The flowers of this plant can vary depending on the variety. The flowers of this plant are like typical Oxalis flowers, 5 petals, all the same looking.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15346870 entry