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Oxalis magellanica, commonly known as the Chilean wood sorrel, is a perennial plant native to regions including Argentina South, Chile Central, Chile South, New Guinea, and various parts of New Zealand and Tasmania. Oxalis magellanica (Latin: Oxalis magellanica) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Oxalis magellanica is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Oxalis magellanica is a member native to AGS, CLC, CLS, NWG, NZN, and NZS. Oxalis magellanica thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist to dry conditions with well-draining soil that is light or medium in texture.
Oxalis magellanica grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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