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Image of Festuca acanthophylla
VII Region, U. Talca, Chile
Altitude: 70 m. 06 23, 2006
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Species: | Festuca acanthophylla Desv. | |
Family: | Poaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Cyperales | |
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Record: | 0548 |
About 28 Festuca in Chile and 3 in our data base. | |
About 449 Poaceae in Chile and 135 in our data base. |
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Native
Height:100 Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Festuca acanthophylla VII Region, U. Talca, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial
Height:100
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Image of Festuca acanthophylla VII Region, U. Talca, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Medium altitude up 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 Festuca acanthophylla VII Region, U. Talca, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 8. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-8° C), can tolerate occasional snow cover for up to a couple of weeks per year.
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More species from the same Poaceae family in our data base: Briza maxima (Tembladera / Zarcillitos) Briza minor (tembladera / briza / pastito de Dios) Chusquea coleou (Colihue / Coleu) Cortaderia atacamensis (Cola de zorro) Cortaderia rudiuscula (Cola de zorro) Festuca acanthophylla |