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Image of Adesmia hysterix
VI Region, Las Termas Hediondas - Planicie Superior, Chile
Altitude: 3100 - 4000 m. 11 05, 2007
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Species: | Adesmia hysterix Phil. | |
Family: | Fabaceae | ![]() |
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Record: | 1468 |
About 141 Adesmia in Chile and 79 in our data base. | |
About 311 Fabaceae in Chile and 186 in our data base. |
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Endemic Very Frequent
Height: 2.3 m. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Adesmia hysterix VI Region, Las Termas Hediondas - Planicie Superior, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 2.3 m.
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Image of Adesmia hysterix VI Region, Las Termas Hediondas - Planicie Superior, 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: 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 Adesmia hysterix VI Region, Las Termas Hediondas - Planicie Superior, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Adesmia hysterix VI Region, Las Termas Hediondas - Planicie Superior, 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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