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Oxalidaceae
Bermuda Buttercup
Oxalis pes-caprae
Joy and brightness.
- Family
- Oxalidaceae
- Genus
- Oxalis
- Native to
- South Africa
- Bloom season
- Winter, Spring
- Type
- herbaceous perennial
- Height
- 0.5-1 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- Sandy, well-drained soil
- Water
- low
- Hardiness
- 8-11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Despite its name, Bermuda buttercup is native to South Africa, not Bermuda.
- A single plant can produce up to 20 small bulbils underground, making it extremely invasive.
- The leaves contain oxalic acid, giving them a sour taste; they have been used sparingly in salads.
- It has become one of the most problematic invasive weeds in Mediterranean climates worldwide.
- The flowers close at night and on cloudy days, reopening in bright sunlight.
Color meanings
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joy
1
maternal tenderness