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Oxalis

Oxalis

Hello, I'm Oxalis Botanical Name for Oxalis Oxalis acetosella DESCRIBE YOURSELF I am called Oxalis because I contain high levels of Oxalic acid. I'm also known as Soursop because of the sour taste of my leaves. As I have a similar leaf structure I am sometimes...

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Hairy Commelina

Hairy Commelina

Hello, I'm Hairy Commelina Botanical Name Commelina benghalensis DESCRIBE YOURSELF Previously I was known as Wandering Jew, I am a long-lived creeping weed with bright blue flowers. I have two main varieties of hairy commelina, one with a three petaled flower and one...

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Cobblers Pegs

Cobblers Pegs

Hello, I'm Cobblers Pegs Botanical Name Bidens pilosa DESCRIBE YOURSELF I am a short- lived, perennial plant that is green in colour, although older leaves can be reddish. My small daisy-like flowers are attractive with white petals and a yellow centre. However, I...

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