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Oxalis exilis

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Oxalis exilis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Oxalidales
Family: Oxalidaceae
Genus: Oxalis
Species:
O. exilis
Binomial name
Oxalis exilis

Oxalis exilis, the least yellow sorrel or shady woodsorrel,[1] is a small herbaceous plant found in Australia and New Zealand.[2][3][4] It is mainly found in hillsides and weedy areas. It is the smallest species of Oxalis in New Zealand.[5] The colors of the leaves range from green to purple. The capsule and style length vary from 4–6.5 mm.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Oxalis exilis - Cunn". Plants For a Future. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Oxalis exilis". PlantNET - NSW Flora Online. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
  3. ^ "Oxalis exilis". FloraBase - Western Australia. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
  4. ^ "Oxalis exilis". Edible and Medicinal Plants. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
  5. ^ a b Sykes, W. R. (June 2009). "The Oxalis corniculata group". New Zealand Journal of Botany. 47 (2): 107–113. doi:10.1080/00288250909509796. ISSN 0028-825X.