Sauer Klee

Oxalis adenophylla

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Basic Information

Family: Oxalidaceae

Genus: oxalis

Plant ID (slug): oxalis-adenophylla

Numeric ID: 24100

USDA Hardiness: 4-8

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Oxalis adenophylla is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Southern S. America - Chile to Western Argentina.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Oxalis adenophylla Sauer Klee