American Wood-Sorrel vs New Zealand-yam
Oxalis montana compared with Oxalis tuberosa
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Wood-Sorrel | New Zealand-yam |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (Plants) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class same | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order same | Oxalidales (Oxalidales) | Oxalidales (Oxalidales) |
| Family same | Oxalidaceae | Oxalidaceae |
| Genus same | Oxalis | Oxalis |
| Species | Oxalis montana | Oxalis tuberosa |
Evolutionary Relationship
American Wood-Sorrel and New Zealand-yam share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Oxalis.
Conservation Status
American Wood-Sorrel
NE — Not EvaluatedNew Zealand-yam
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Wood-Sorrel | New Zealand-yam |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American Wood-Sorrel
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Canada, France, and United States.
New Zealand-yam
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Colombia and Hungary.
American Wood-Sorrel
The American Wood-Sorrel (Oxalis montana) is a species in the genus Oxalis. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
New Zealand-yam
No description available.
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