Oxalis purpurea L. (Oxalidaceae): морфоструктура цибулини, рекаулесценція

The morphostructure of Oxalis purpurea bulbs during the growing season, with an emphasis on the number and functional purpose of their scales, has been investigated. It was found that two protective membranous scales, two leathery scales, and three fleshy scales are constantly present in the investi...

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Date:2026
Main Authors: Zhila, Alla, Tymchenko, Olga, Vakulenko, Tetyana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: M.M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden of the NAS of Ukraine 2026
Online Access:https://www.plantintroduction.org/index.php/pi/article/view/1680
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Journal Title:Plant Introduction

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Summary:The morphostructure of Oxalis purpurea bulbs during the growing season, with an emphasis on the number and functional purpose of their scales, has been investigated. It was found that two protective membranous scales, two leathery scales, and three fleshy scales are constantly present in the investigated species. The first fleshy scale has a narrow hyaline edge. Additionally, the phenomenon of metatopy in a representative of the Oxalidaceae family and recaulescence in a bulbous plant are described for the first time.