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Image of Oxalis puberula
III Region, Chollay, Chile
Altitude: 1950-2150 m. 10 30, 2007
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| Species: | Oxalis puberula Phil. | |
| Family: | Oxalidaceae |  |
| Order: | Geraniales | |
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| English Name: | Shamrock | |
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| Record: | 0821 |
| About 91 Oxalis in Chile and 41 in our data base. | |
| About 91 Oxalidaceae in Chile and 37 in our data base. |
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Height: 12 cm. No ornamental value (C) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Oxalis puberula III Region, Chollay, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Annual Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 12 cm.
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Image of Oxalis puberula III Region, Chollay, 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 Oxalis puberula III Region, Chollay, Chile
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USESNo ornamental value (C)
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Image of Oxalis puberula III Region, Chollay, Chile
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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 photos (3) of Oxalis puberula Phil. available here |
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More species from the same Oxalidaceae family in our data base: Oxalis arenaria (Vinagrillo / Culle) Oxalis bulbocastanum (Vinagrillo / Papa chiñaque) Oxalis puberula Oxalis rosea (Culle rosado / Culle colorado / Culli / Vinagrillo) |