oxalis
/ok-suh-lis, ok-sal-is/US // ˈɒk sə lɪs, ɒkˈsæl ɪs //UK // (ˈɒksəlɪs, ɒkˈsælɪs) //
牛肝菌,牛筋草,牛黄,牛肝菌素
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : any plant of the genus Oxalis, comprising the wood sorrels.
Examples
The oca (Oxalis tuberosa) is an oval-shaped root; the skin pale red, and the inside white.
It was oxalis, or sorrel, and sometimes the children nibbled the sour leaves, calling it sour-grass.
If you can find a dimorphic Oxalis it will be a new point, for all known species are trimorphic or monomorphic.
I have written to my gardener to send you plants of Oxalis corniculata (and seeds if possible).
Another tiny flower is very much like mother's treasured pink oxalis; but is only the bloom of wood sorrel.
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