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Image of Eryngium sp. #1052
VII Region, Libueno, Chile
Altitude: 900 m. 01 19, 2008
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| Species: | Eryngium sp. #1052 | |
| Family: | Apiaceae |  |
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| Record: | 1052 |
| About 14 Eryngium in Chile and 3 in our data base. | |
| About 105 Apiaceae in Chile and 45 in our data base. |
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| Native Rare
Height: 5 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Eryngium sp. #1052 VII Region, Libueno, Chile
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DESCRIPTION
Flower: Blue, 5 petals Height: 5 cm.
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Image of Eryngium sp. #1052 VII Region, Libueno, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
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 Eryngium sp. #1052 VII Region, Libueno, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Eryngium sp. #1052 VII Region, Libueno, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).
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