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Overview
Purple shamrock grows from rhizomes bearing storage scales. Each leaf has three triangular leaflets, ranging from green to deep maroon. Leaves close at night or when disturbed; white or pink flowers also close at night.
NC State identifies South America as its origin and describes ornamental cultivation. Dormancy can follow seasonal change, heat or dryness. Dividing rhizomes or separating their scales can produce new plants.
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Terrestrial
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- Specialist extension accountOxalis triangularisResearch access: 2026-10-21
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