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Oxalis exilis A. Cunn.

least yellow sorrel (Oxalidaceae)

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Oxalis exilis differs from Oxalis corniculata in bearing flowers singly on stalks with forward-pointing hairs, rather than groups of 2–8 flowers on stalks with spreading hairs.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2008-07-22

 least yellow sorrel / Oxalis exilis: _Oxalis exilis_ differs from _Oxalis corniculata_ in bearing flowers singly on stalks with forward-pointing hairs, rather than groups of 2–8 flowers on stalks with spreading hairs.

Oxalis exilis is also smaller than Oxalis corniculata in most parts; it is native to Australasia.

West Coast, New Zealand; 2009-10-22

 least yellow sorrel / Oxalis exilis: _Oxalis exilis_ is also smaller than _Oxalis corniculata_ in most parts; it is native to Australasia.

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