Oxalis debilis

Family: Oxalidaceae

What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. The flowers are red or purple.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows below 600 m above sea level. It grows in wetlands.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Asia, Brazil, India, Northeastern India, Paraguay, South America (country/location of origin), Uruguay

How it is used for food

It is cooked as a vegetable. It can be fried or boiled. It is used in soups.

Edible parts

Tuber, root, bulb, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Azedinha-de-sapo, Batatita, Caruru-de-sapo, Szczaw, Tengeshi, Tipo trebol

Synonyms

Acetosella debilis (Kunth) Kuntze; Ionoxalis anaminensis Rusby; Oxalis bipunctata Graham; and others