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Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

Oxalis crispa Jacq.

Oxalis crispa has wavy-margined leaves composed of 2, roundish, notched leaflets and large white flowers with reddish edges in the autumn.  To 9cm.  [Don].  

Horticultural & Botanical History

Introduced to Britain in 1793.  [JD].  Figured in Jacq. Ox., the flowers are depicted as pale mauve with a yellow centre.  [Jac. Ox. t.23/1794].

History at Camden Park

Listed in all published catalogues [B.369/1843].

Notes

Published Jan 28, 2010 - 02:42 PM | Last updated Jan 28, 2010 - 02:48 PM

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Figured are wavy-edged leaves and single mauve flowers with a yellow centre. Jacquin Oxalis t.23, 1794.

Oxalis crispa Jacq. | Jacq. Ox. t.23/1794 | BHL

Family Oxalidaceae
Category
Region of origin

South Africa
Synonyms
  • Oxalis fabaefolia Jacq. var. crispa
Common Name
Name in the Camden Park Record

Oxalis crispa 
Confidence level high