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Oxalis incarnata  L.
Crimson woodsorrel
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Oxalis incarnata is a perennial herb that is not native to California.
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Genus: Oxalis
Family: Oxalidaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Toxicity: Possible skin irritation from touching any part of this plant.
Do not eat any part of this plant.
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO

Information about  Oxalis incarnata from other sources

[Wikipedia] Africa Native: It is native to southern Africa, but it can be found on other continents where it is an introduced species, often the descendant of garden escapees. It is grown and kept as an ornamental plant. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 03/29/2025).