Tropical WoodsorrelOxalis hirta
Also known as Hairy Wood Sorrel
Oxalis hirta, a winter-growing geophyte native to South Africa, features hairy stems, distinctive trifoliate leaves, and showy pink, purple, or white flowers.
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Tropical Woodsorrel Names & Synonyms
Common names and botanical synonyms
Common Names
- Hairy Wood Sorrel
- Tropical Woodsorrel
Synonyms
- Acetosella hirta (L.) Kuntze
Tropical Woodsorrel Taxonomy
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| kingdom | Plantae |
| division | Tracheophyta |
| class | Magnoliopsida |
| order | Oxalidales |
| family | Oxalidaceae |
| genus | Oxalis |
| species | Oxalis hirta |