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False Shamrock / Purple Shamrock

Oxalis triangularis

Photo by KdonGalay
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Field Notes

Description:

False Shamrock, is a species of edible perennial plant in the Oxalidaceae family. It is endemic to Brazil.[1]

Probably introduced in the Philippines for backyard gardening.

Habitat:

This woodsorrel is typically grown as a houseplant but can be grown outside in USDA climate zones 8a-11, preferably in light shade.

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