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Oxalis triangularis
Purple, triangular leaves grow from a tuber. Pale pink flowers.
Habitat garden.
Leaves are edible, but in moderation. They contain a high oxalic acid content, which can aggravate arthritis, gout, and kidney stones, and can bind up the body's supply of calcium leading to a nutritional deficiency. The quantity of oxalic acid is reduced if the leaves are cooked.
Spotted on Aug 27, 2012
Submitted on Sep 8, 2012
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