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Re: mystery oxalis

Barry Garcia wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
>    i was out in my garden today and noticed a different type of
> "oxalis". Im not sure if it is one or closely related. You may be able
> to help!
> Desc:  same leaves as Oxalis pes caprae, except theyre all green and
> only about 1/2 inch wide. Carried on reddish wiry stems. These stems
> also creep along the ground and root. It doesnt grow like they typical
> oxalis however. and its also continuing to live while the regular weedy > oxalis is dormant. Its flowers are VERY small, only a little over 1/4  of an inch wide. (snip) This one also forms seed pods redily. 

Barry
If this plant doesn't have bulbils I would say it is probably 
O.corniculata or a close relative. This a very common species, occurring
almost world-wide and was certainly as well-known in Africa where I once
gardened as it is in New Zealand.

It may not have bulbils to spread it, but its seeding is extremely
efficient and it will rapidly begin to take you over, so I would
recommend disposing of it without delay (and NOT into a compost heap).

Moira
-- 
Tony & Moira Ryan <theryans@xtra.co.nz>
Wainuiomata, New Zealand
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