INTRODUCTION

Image of Caltha sagittata

VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 1600-2600 m. 02 11, 2006

DESCRIPTION

Plant type: Perennial

Flower: White, 6 petals
Green, 6 petals

Height: 15 cm.

Image of Caltha sagittata

VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 1600-2600 m. 02 11, 2006

HABITAT

In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:

Habitat according to altitude:

Extreme altitude well beyond the timber line
High altitude close to the timber line

Watering conditions:

The plant grows in water or it has its roots within a permanent water course. This corresponds to marshes, bogs, water courses, lake and river shores.

Light conditions:

Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.

Image of Caltha sagittata

VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 1600-2600 m. 02 11, 2006

USES

Some ornamental value (B)

Useful properties:

Medicinal

Image of Caltha sagittata

VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 1600-2600 m. 02 11, 2006

GROWING TIPS

This 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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Caltha sagittata (Maillico)

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