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Image of Adesmia exilis
Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
Altitude: 1800-2000 m. 11 13, 2006
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Species: | Adesmia exilis Clos. | |
Family: | Fabaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Fabales | |
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Record: | 0697 |
About 141 Adesmia in Chile and 79 in our data base. | |
About 311 Fabaceae in Chile and 186 in our data base. |
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Native
Height: 30 cm. No ornamental value (C) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Adesmia exilis Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 30 cm.
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Image of Adesmia exilis Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, 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: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Adesmia exilis Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
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USESNo ornamental value (C)
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Image of Adesmia exilis Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, 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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