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Oxalis californica  (Abrams) R. Knuth
Californica wood sorrel
Oxalis californica is a perennial herb that is native to California, and found only slightly beyond California borders.
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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

Alternate Names:
JEFOxalis albicans ssp. californica
CalfloraOxalis albicans
PLANTSOxalis albicans ssp. californica
Information about  Oxalis californica from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (OXALC)

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[Wikipedia] Range, Habitat: It is widespread in Mexico (from Baja California east to Coahuila and south as far as Oaxaca) and the southwestern United States (California, New Mexico, Arizona, western Texas).[2] In California, the species grows in chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and other habitats, from sea level to elevations of 2,296 feet (700 m). (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]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 11/30/2024).