Oxalis

This is 'Oxalis Bowiei' or oxalis. The other Japanese names are 'Seiyou-Katabami' and 'Hana-Katabami'. The botanical name is Oxalis bowiei.







It seems that 'oxys' is a Greek word meaning sour.

After this, the flowers will open, maybe...


The Japanese version of this article is here!

Japanese character(s) (kanji)
* Oxalis Bowiei : オキザリス・ボーウィ
* Seiyou-Katabami : 西洋片喰
* Hana-Katabami : 花酢漿草