Oxalis adenophylla, commonly known as Chilean oxalis or silver shamrock (among other common names), is an Argentinian and Chilean alpine plant.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Oxalidales |
| Family: | Oxalidaceae |
| Genus: | Oxalis |
| Species: | O. adenophylla
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It does well in far-north locations such as Sweden, Norway and Nova Scotia (Canada), as well as in purely temperate regions. Its cold-hardiness comes from the bulb's adaptation to freezing during dormancy. It is, however, susceptible to rot in the winter in temperate zones, a problem not present where ground freezes in winter. It is tolerant of some shade, but will bloom most with southern full sunlight [1].
Cultivation edit
Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–10.[1] Outside of its native location, it is often used for rock gardens. It can also do well as a houseplant.
In the UK this plant has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[2]
References edit
- ^ Paghat's Garden: Chilean Wood Sorrel
- ^ "Oxalis adenophylla". www.rhs.org. Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
Bibliography edit
- Sheader, Martin & Sheader, Anna-Liisa (2015). "Patagonian alpines". The Plantsman. New Series. 14 (1): 16–21.
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