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Image of Gilia sp. #1386
Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
Altitude: 1920-2030 m. 11 13, 2006
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| Species: | Gilia sp. #1386 | |
| Family: | Polemoniaceae |  |
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| Record: | 1386 |
| About 4 Gilia in Chile and 3 in our data base. | |
| About 10 Polemoniaceae in Chile and 5 in our data base. |
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Height: 10 cm. No ornamental value (C) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Gilia sp. #1386 Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Annual Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 10 cm.
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Image of Gilia sp. #1386 Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: High altitude close to the timber line
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 Gilia sp. #1386 Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
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USESNo ornamental value (C)
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Image of Gilia sp. #1386 Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, 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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More photos (2) of Gilia sp. #1386 available here |
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More species from the same Polemoniaceae family in our data base: Collomia biflora (Colomia roja / Coxínea) Collomia cavanillesii (Collomia amarilla) Gilia sp. #1386 |