Oxalis gigantea
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Summary
Source: WikipediaOxalis gigantea is an Oxalis species found in Regions Antofagasta, Atacama and Coquimbo of Chile. It was first described in 1845. Oxalis gigantea is a shrub pollinated by hummingbirds. It is also called churqui and churco in Spanish.
Description
An herb growing 2 m tall with a 2 m spread and three-leaflet leaves, found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten and also used to make a drink.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are eaten and also used to make a drink.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Australia, Chile*, South America,
Cultivation
It is grown by seeds.
Notes
There are about 500 Oxalis species.
