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Species Card Details

Oxalis livida

Blue sorrel

Species Card Photograph

Group:

Eudicot

Size:

5-30 cm

Distribution:

Blue sorrel is endemic to the Cape Floristic Region of South Africa, where it is common in the fynbos. It flowers from April to May.

PromethION Sequencing Report:

Output:

35 Gigabases

Approximate N50:

9.7 kilobases

Assembly N50:

TBA

Contig number:

TBA

Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:

Assembler used:

TBA

Genome Length:

0,4 Gigabases

BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):

100%

BUSCO database:

TBA

Importance:

The Blue sorrel and relatives form an evolutionarily isolated lineage in African Oxalis. The attractive plants are also used in horticulture.

Sample Contributor contact details:

Dr Kenneth Oberlander
University of Pretoria

Date Published:

2024-05-07

Awaiting DOI

Photo credit:

© Nick Helme

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