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Image of Nassauvia digitada
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Lircay, Chile
Altitude: 1800-2200 m. 03 07, 2007
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| Species: | Nassauvia digitada Weddell | |
| Family: | Asteraceae |  |
| Order: | Asterales | |
| Chilean Name: | Nassauvia | |
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| Record: | 0603 |
| About 30 Nassauvia in Chile and 14 in our data base. | |
| About 1018 Asteraceae in Chile and 547 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 20 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
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Image of Nassauvia digitada VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 20 cm.
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Image of Nassauvia digitada VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Extreme altitude well beyond 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 Nassauvia digitada VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Nassauvia digitada VII Region, Reserva Nacional Lircay, 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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