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Image of Olsynium frigidum
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto, Chile
Altitude: 2000 m. 01 01, 2002
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Species: | Olsynium frigidum (Poepp.) Goldblatt | |
Family: | Iridaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Liliales | |
Chilean Name: | chamelo | |
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Record: | 0329 |
About 20 Olsynium in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
About 42 Iridaceae in Chile and 32 in our data base. |
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Native Frequent
Height: 10 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Olsynium frigidum VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 6 petals Height: 10 cm.
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Image of Olsynium frigidum VII Region, Laguna Maule, 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: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Olsynium frigidum VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Olsynium frigidum VII Region, Laguna Maule, 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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