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VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 500-2200 m. 01 13, 2006

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Species:	Silene chilensis (Naud.) Bocq.
Family:	Caryophyllaceae
Order:	Caryophyllales
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Record:	0501
	About 8 Silene in Chile and 3 in our data base.
	About 57 Caryophyllaceae in Chile and 23 in our data base.




	Native Not Frequent Height: 20 cm. Good ornamental value (A)

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INTRODUCTION

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Image of Silene chilensis

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

DESCRIPTION

Plant type: Perennial

Flower: White, 5 petals

Height: 20 cm.

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Image of Silene chilensis

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.
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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