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oxaliferous

adjective/ɑkˈsælɪfərəs/

containing oxalic acid or oxalate

The leaves of spinach are particularly oxaliferous, contributing to their slightly bitter taste and potential health considerations.

oxalicacid-formingoxalate-containing
word origin — Derived from Latin 'oxalis' meaning 'sorrel' and the suffix '-ferous' meaning 'bearing' or 'producing'.