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Oxalis lasiandra

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Oxalidaceae

Rank
  
Species

Order
  
Oxalidales

Genus
  
Oxalis

Similar
  
Oxalis magellanica, Oxalis barrelieri, Oxalis enneaphylla, Oxalis depressa, Oxalis bowiei

Oxalis lasiandra, common names palm tree oxalis and Mexican shamrock, is a plant species native to the Mexican State of Oaxaca but grown as an ornamental in other regions. It occurs in Quercus-Acacia and Quercus forests at elevations of 1,700–2,160 m (5,580–7,090 ft).

Oxalis lasiandra is a perennial herb up to 40 cm (16 in) tall. It is closely related to O. magnifica but the bulb scales have 15–25 nerves. Leaves have 7–9 leaflets. Flowers are pink to crimson, drooping at night but pointing upward in the daytime.

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Oxalis lasiandra Wikipedia