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Oxalis gigantea

Family: Oxalidaceae


What it is like

A herb. It grows 2 m tall and spreads 2 m across. The leaves have 3 leaflets.

There are about 500 Oxalis species.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Chile (country/location of origin), South America


How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten and also used to make a drink.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown

It is grown by seeds.


Its other names

Local names

Churco, Churqui

Synonyms