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Offline johnryden

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Oxalis - but which one?
« on: June 10, 2013, 10:13:23 AM »
Can anyone identify the exact name of the Oxalis shown in the photo for me please as I have lost the label?  It’s tiny, with white flowers and is in my alpine bed. Only about 2 cms high but creeping. Thanks.

John

Offline Palustris

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Re: Oxalis - but which one?
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2013, 05:57:57 PM »
Looks very much like Oxalis magellanica to me.

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Re: Oxalis - but which one?
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2013, 02:27:00 PM »
Thanks, having looked it up that sounds about right.  Only problem is that it could be invasive - see how it goes.  Thanks again.

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Re: Oxalis - but which one?
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2013, 02:41:03 PM »
No two ways about it, it IS invasive. But not too hard to pull out when it goes where you do not want it and it does cover the ground nicely.