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Image of Oenothera coquimbensis
III Region, Caldera, Chile
Altitude: 20 m. 11 13, 2008
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| Species: | Oenothera coquimbensis Gay | |
| Family: | Onagraceae |  |
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| Record: | 1193 |
| About 15 Oenothera in Chile and 6 in our data base. | |
| About 45 Onagraceae in Chile and 24 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Not Frequent
Height: 50 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
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Image of Oenothera coquimbensis III Region, Caldera, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Annual Flower: Yellow, 4 petals Height: 50 cm.
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Image of Oenothera coquimbensis III Region, Caldera, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Coastal areas, 0 - 500 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 Oenothera coquimbensis III Region, Caldera, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Oenothera coquimbensis III Region, Caldera, 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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