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oxalis
[ ok-suh-lis, ok-sal-is ]
noun
- any plant of the genus Oxalis, comprising the wood sorrels.
oxalis
/ ˈɒksəlɪs; ɒkˈsælɪs /
noun
- See wood sorrelany plant of the genus Oxalis, having clover-like leaves which contain oxalic acid and white, pink, red, or yellow flowers: family Oxalidaceae See also wood sorrel
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The oca (Oxalis tuberosa) is an oval-shaped root; the skin pale red, and the inside white.
It was oxalis, or sorrel, and sometimes the children nibbled the sour leaves, calling it sour-grass.
If you can find a dimorphic Oxalis it will be a new point, for all known species are trimorphic or monomorphic.
I have written to my gardener to send you plants of Oxalis corniculata (and seeds if possible).
Another tiny flower is very much like mother's treasured pink oxalis; but is only the bloom of wood sorrel.
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