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Image of Oxalis squamata
VII Region, Los Queñes, Chile
Altitude: 2500 m. 12 31, 2006
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| Species: | Oxalis squamata Zucc. | |
| Family: | Oxalidaceae |  |
| Order: | Geraniales | |
| Chilean Name: | Ojos de agua | |
| English Name: | Shamrock | |
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| Record: | 0041 |
| About 91 Oxalis in Chile and 41 in our data base. | |
| About 91 Oxalidaceae in Chile and 37 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 15 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Oxalis squamata VII Region, Los Queñes, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Red, 5 petals Height: 15 cm.
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Image of Oxalis squamata VII Region, Los Queñes, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: High altitude close to the timber line
Watering conditions: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Oxalis squamata VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Oxalis squamata VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 7, even 6b. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-15° C even -20° C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).
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More photos (10) of Oxalis squamata Zucc. available here |
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More species from the same Oxalidaceae family in our data base: Oxalis arenaria (Vinagrillo / Culle) Oxalis bulbocastanum (Vinagrillo / Papa chiñaque) Oxalis rosea (Culle rosado / Culle colorado / Culli / Vinagrillo) Oxalis squamata (Ojos de agua) |