Oxalis brasiliensis
Family: Oxalidaceae
What it is like
A herb. The flowers are purple.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Brazil, South America (country/location of origin), Uruguay
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Tuber, root, flower, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Macaxim
Synonyms
Oxalis edulis Larranaga; Oxalis macachin Arechav.; Oxalis maldonadoensis R. Knuth; Oxalis pudica R. Knuth;