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Oxalis valdiviensis

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Oxalis valdiviensis, the Chilean yellow-sorrel, is a species of flowering plant in the family Oxalidaceae. It is a perennial herb found in Chile and Argentina. In Chile, it is distributed from the Valparaisio to the Los Lagos regions.

Description

An herb in the Oxalidaceae family found in temperate regions.

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Edible Uses

Leaves and stems are edible.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Argentina, Chile, South America,

Also Known As

Culle, Vinagrillo

References (2)

  • Ladio, A., Lozada, M. & M. Weigandt, 2007, Comparison of traditional wild plant knowledge between aboriginal communities inhabiting arid and forest environments in Patagonia, Argentina. Journal of Arid Environments 69 (2007) 695–715
  • Leon-Lobos, P., et al, 2022, Patterns of Traditional and Modern Uses of Wild Edible Native Plants of Chile: Challenges and Future Perspectives. Plants (Basel) v 11 (6) Table S1

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