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Image of Nolana mollis
III Region, Panamericana Norte, Chile
Altitude: 20-100 m. 11 04, 2008
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| Species: | Nolana mollis (Phil) Johnst. | |
| Family: | Nolanaceae |  |
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| Record: | 1133 |
| About 41 Nolana in Chile and 41 in our data base. | |
| About 41 Nolanaceae in Chile and 41 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Height: 1.2 m. Good ornamental value (A) |
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Image of Nolana mollis III Region, Panamericana Norte, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 1.2 m.
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Image of Nolana mollis III Region, Panamericana Norte, 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: Extremely dry areas with very rare rainfall. The dry season lasts 8 - 12 months and in some years it is possible to have no rainfall at all. Rainfall less than 100 mm/year.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Nolana mollis III Region, Pan de Azúcar, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Nolana mollis III Region, Pan de Azúcar, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.
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More photos (13) of Nolana mollis (Phil) Johnst. available here |
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More species from the same Nolanaceae family in our data base: Nolana crassulifolia (Sosa / Hierba de la lombriz / Sosa brava) Nolana mollis |