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Oxalis tetraphylla
Fading leaves of Oxalis tetraphylla - the shape tells pretty well why it's called the Iron Cross, just like the old German military decoration
Spotted on Oct 19, 2012
Submitted on Oct 19, 2012
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It's regularily a cultivated plant here, but can easily be invasive - I spotted it growing wildly
ohh I didnt know that :), so it is considered as an introduced species in your place right? is it also a weed?
Yuriana - actually the Oxalis tetraphylla's origin is Mexico :)
I wonder about these Oxalidaceae family plants.....
as Oxalis acetosella is Ireland's national symbol...
we have this species in xerophytic shrubland and temperate forests here in Mexico as well