Oxalis luteola [attached observation]
Pillose hairs on leaf underside, with scatterings on margin (UV diffusion from sunlight stones?)
= Adapted for stability and midday sun exposure in shallow, stony soil. No abnormal length in flowering stem
Oxalis luteola [not posted]
No seeming difference with tuber orientation, but tubers slightly smaller?
= Adapted to compete with densely growing, higher canopy vegetation for consistent pollinator attraction and associated dispersal - flowering stem >30cm long!
Q: What causes this plasticity in a single species? Moisture saturation of seedlings and length of said exposure? Light/shade differences in growing environment for newly sprouted seedling?
Q: How did this species or greater taxon (Oxalis) come to be so adaptable to very different growing conditions?
Perhaps other associated neo-endemic species with maximum genetic vitality displaying similar plasticity?
Growing in deep stoney soils in localized scree
Leaves without heavily angled margins
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