Oxalis annae
R. Knuth
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Description
A bulb plant of subtropical distribution in the family Oxalidaceae.
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Edible Uses
The bulbs and roots are edible.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, South Africa*, Southern Africa,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulb | 48 | 851 | 204 | 5.5 | — | 34 | 2.4 | 0.5 |
Synonyms
Oxalis bella R. Knuth
References (3)
- Ruiters-Welcome, A. K., 2019, Food plants of southern Africa. Ph.D. thesis. Univ. of Johannesburg p 84
- Wehmeyer, A. S, 1986, Edible Wild Plants of Southern Africa. Data on the Nutrient Contents of over 300 species
- Welcome, A. K. & Van Wyk, B.-E., 2019, An inventory and analysis of the food plants of southern Africa. South African Journal of Botany 122 (2019) 136–179
