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Oxalis obtriangulata

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Oxalis obtriangulata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Oxalidales
Family: Oxalidaceae
Genus: Oxalis
Species:
O. obtriangulata
Binomial name
Oxalis obtriangulata
Synonyms[1]
  • Acetosella obtriangulata (Maxim.) Kuntze

Oxalis obtriangulata is a species of flowering plant in the genus Oxalis. It is native to the forests of northern Japan,[2] Korea, and far east Russia.[3]

Description

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It is a perennial herb and grows 15–20 cm (5.9–7.9 in) high. It grows white flowers with several thin red-violet stripes on each petal.[2] It blossoms in May.[4]

Distribution and habitat

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The plant typically grows in forests and shady places at altitudes of 700–1,500 m (2,300–4,900 ft).[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Oxalis obtriangulata Maxim". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Oxalis obtriangulata". RarePlants. Archived from the original on 17 January 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Oxalis obtriangulata in Flora of China @ efloras.org". eFloras. Archived from the original on 18 January 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  4. ^ Kachura, Kharkevich; Tsvelev (1980). "Кислица обратнотреугольная – Oxalis obtriangulata Maxim" [Triangular oxalis – Oxalis obtriangulata Maxim.]. redbookpk.ru (in Russian). Archived from the original on 29 January 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2022.