Oxalis Crenata (Noun)
Meaning
South American wood sorrel cultivated for its edible tubers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Oxalis crenata, native to the Andean region of South America, has been cultivated for centuries for its edible tubers.
- The indigenous people of South America consider oxalis crenata a staple crop due to the high nutritional value of its tubers.
- Researchers discovered the antibacterial properties of oxalis crenata, offering further potential health benefits for those consuming it.
- In certain regions, oxalis crenata's leaves and stems are used as cooking greens, while the edibility of its tubers remains more widely recognized.
- Farmers in Peru cultivate oxalis crenata on marginal lands due to its high ability to adapt to poor soil quality.