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Image of Adesmia subterranea
VI Region, Las Termas Hediondas - Planicie Superior, Chile
Altitude: 3100 - 4000 m. 11 05, 2007
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| Species: | Adesmia subterranea Clos. | |
| Family: | Fabaceae |  |
| Order: | Fagales | |
| Chilean Name: | Cuerno de cabra | |
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| Record: | 0856 |
| 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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Height: 5 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Adesmia subterranea VI Region, Las Termas Hediondas - Planicie Superior, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 5 cm.
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Image of Adesmia subterranea VI Region, Las Termas Hediondas - Planicie Superior, 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 Adesmia subterranea VI Region, Las Termas Hediondas - Planicie Superior, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Adesmia subterranea VI Region, Las Termas Hediondas - Planicie Superior, 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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