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Volume I (1961) - Flora of New Zealand Indigenous Tracheophyta - Psilopsida, Lycopsida, Filicopsida, Gymnospermae, Dicotyledons
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Oxalis L.

OXALIS L., 1753

Stamens 10; carpels 5, completely united; styles 5. Ovules 1 or more per cell, capsule loculicidally dehiscent; testa bursting elastically. Herbs or subshrubs. Genus of 800 or more spp., widespread but mostly of S. Africa and S. America.

Key

1
Fls white
1. lactea
Fls yellow
2
2
Stems erect, branches ascending; stipules 0
2. stricta
Stems and branches prostrate; stipules present
3. corniculata
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