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Image of Nolana elegans
II Region, Paposo, Chile
Altitude: 50 m. 11 05, 2008
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| Species: | Nolana elegans (Phil.) Reiche | |
| Family: | Nolanaceae |  |
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| Record: | 1165 |
| 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: 40 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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Image of Nolana elegans II Region, Cerro Perales, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Annual Flower: Blue, 5 petals Height: 40 cm.
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Image of Nolana elegans II Region, Paposo, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
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: Exposed, but with protection from direct sun through coastal fog (camanchaca).
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Image of Nolana elegans II Region, Paposo, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Nolana elegans II Region, Cerro Perales, 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 (12) of Nolana elegans (Phil.) Reiche 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 elegans |