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Default Oxalis identification.

I have a small Oxalis collection, one plant of which I am unable to
identify. It is a bulbous variety with large purple/black leaves and
long-stemmed, salmon pink flowers. Any identification help would be
gratefully received.

TIA.
MikeCT


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I have a small Oxalis collection, one plant of which I am unable to
identify. It is a bulbous variety with large purple/black leaves and
long-stemmed, salmon pink flowers. Any identification help would be
gratefully received.

TIA.
MikeCT


maybe............

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showimage/1583/

flowers are pink, the flash has made these look white.


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On 4 Oct, 17:45, "Sue Ridge" wrote:
"MikeCT" wrote in message

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I have a small Oxalis collection, one plant of which I am unable to
identify. It is a bulbous variety with large purple/black leaves and
long-stemmed, salmon pink flowers. Any identification help would be
gratefully received.


TIA.
MikeCT


maybe............

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showimage/1583/

flowers are pink, the flash has made these look white.



Oxalis Triangularis atropurpureum aka Oxalis regnellii
atropurpurea ...

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maybe............ http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showimage/1583/

flowers are pink, the flash has made these look white.

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Smack on! That is exactly it, now I can write the label.

Many thanks.
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