Appears to be *Oxalis dehradunensis*. From Indiantreepix Database:
*Oxalis dehradunensis* *Oxalidaceae* *Dun Ambushi* 22/6/08- abundant
in some areas of Panchgani, Maharashtra. Oxalis dehradunensis -
indiantreepix | Google
Groups<http://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix/browse_thread/thread/f37d823da00b4ded>I
think if one checks Indiantreepix Database, one will get lot of clues & lot
of Ids can be sorted out.
On Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 3:32 PM, Vaishali Kulkarni <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hello,
>
>
> In my garden in Bangalore I have found similar variety, but with light
> violate color flowers, the leaves bigger in size and the leaves shoot
> directly from the bottom, with no "branches". Can it be* Oxalis
> barrelieri<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxalis_barrelieri>
> *: Lavender Sorrel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxalis_barrelieri) ?
>
> Regards,
> Vaishali.
>
> On Wed, Sep 10, 2008 at 8:19 AM, J.M. Garg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> On 16/8/08 in Talakona forest, AP near Tirupati. I hope the Id is
>> correct.
>>
>> Here are some extracts from Wikipedia link:
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxalis_corniculata
>>
>> *Creeping Woodsorrel* (*Oxalis corniculata*) [Not to be confused with *Yellow
>> Woodsorrel <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxalis_stricta>*, or *Oxalis
>> stricta <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxalis_stricta>*], is a somewhat
>> delicate-appearing, low-growing,
>> herbaceous<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herb>
>> plant <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plant> in the family
>> Oxalidaceae<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxalidaceae>.
>> It has a narrow, creeping stem that readily roots at the
>> nodes<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Node_%28botany%29>.
>> The trifoliate leaves <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaf> are subdivided
>> into three rounded leaflets and resemble a
>> clover<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clover>in shape. Some varieties have
>> green leaves, while others have purple leaves,
>> like the *Oxalis corniculata* var. *atropurpurea* shown here. The leaves
>> have inconspicuous stipules <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stipule> at the
>> base of each petioles <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petiole_%28botany%29>
>> .
>>
>> The fruit <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fruit> is a narrow, cylindrical
>> capsule <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsule_%28fruit%29>, 1 to 2 cm
>> long and noteworthy for its explosive discharge of the contained, 1 mm long
>> seeds.
>> This species is
>> cosmopolitan<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmopolitan_distribution>in its
>> distribution, and its place of origin is unknown. It is regarded as
>> weed <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weed> in
>> gardens<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garden>
>> ,[1]<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxalis_corniculata#cite_note-Hackney92-0>agricultural
>> fields, and
>> lawns <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawn>.[*citation
>> needed<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed>
>> *]
>>
>> The leaves of wood sorrel are quite edible, with a tangy taste. A drink
>> can be made by infusing the leaves in hot water for about 10 minutes,
>> sweetening and then
>> chilling.[2]<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxalis_corniculata#cite_note-Peterson-1>The
>> entire plant is rich in Vitamin
>> C <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_C>. Although any wood sorrel is
>> safe in low dosages, it must be noted that if eaten in large quantities over
>> a length of time it can inhibit
>> calcium<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium>absorption by the body.
>> [2]<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxalis_corniculata#cite_note-Peterson-1>
>> --
>> With regards,
>> J.M.Garg
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>> >>
>>
>
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