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Other use
Edible and nutritious. Prepared like potatoes. The leaves are high in oxalic acid and so care must be taken by people with conditions that may be aggravated by consuming this.
Plants for a Future (2016) at www.plantsforafuture.org.uk http://www.pfaf.org/User/plant.aspx?LatinName=Oxalis+tuberosa
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Geographical distribution
- Northern America, Mexico
- Southern America, Northern South America, Venezuela
- Southern America, Southern South America, Argentina Northeast
- Southern America, Southern South America, Argentina Northwest
- Southern America, Southern South America, Argentina South
- Southern America, Southern South America, Chile Central
- Southern America, Southern South America, Chile North
- Southern America, Southern South America, Chile South
- Southern America, Western South America, Bolivia
- Southern America, Western South America, Colombia
- Southern America, Western South America, Ecuador
- Southern America, Western South America, Peru
Oxalis tuberosa
Family: OXALIDACEAEGenus: Oxalis
Species: tuberosa
Common names: Uqa, Oca, Oka, New Zealand Yam
Distribution summary: Mexico, South America
Habit: Bulbous
Hardiness: H2 - Tender; cool or frost-free greenhouse
Habitat: Sunny, dry, rocky hills
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Southern Hemisphere Wolfson bed (N)
Flowering months: July, August
Reason for growing: Other use