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Oxalis corniculata
Yellow sorrel
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The Oxalis corniculata plant species is found in Original habitat is obscure, it is naturalized in Britain. It is a member of the Oxalidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Yellow sorrel. Some home gardeners know the variety as O. repens. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
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Latin Name: Oxalis corniculata
Common Name: Yellow sorrel
Family: Oxalidaceae
Author: L.
Known Hazards: The leaves contain oxalic acid, which gives them their sharp flavour. Perfectly all right in small quantities, the leaves should not be eaten in large amounts since oxalic acid can bind up the body's supply of calcium leading to nutritional deficiency. The quantity of oxalic acid will be reduced if the leaves are cooked. People with a tendency to rheumatism, arthritis, gout, kidney stones or hyperacidity should take especial caution if including this plant in their diet since it can aggravate their condition[238].
Mature Height: 0.05 Mature Width: 0.3
Habitat: Arable land and waste places, it is a common garden weed[9, 17] where it tends to become especially troublesome in pots of plants growing in greenhouses etc[200].
Cultivation Notes: A very easily grown plant, succeeding in a sandy soil in a warm dry position[1]. It prefers dry open habitats[50].
Spreading rapidly by seed and underground bulbils, this species can quickly become a nuisance, it is a common weed of pot plants in nurseries[200].
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