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Image of Arenaria rivularis
VI Region, Embalse la Laguna, Chile
Altitude: 3150 - 3300 m. 11 04, 2007
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| Species: | Arenaria rivularis Phil. | |
| Family: | Caryophyllaceae |  |
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| Record: | 1469 |
| About 6 Arenaria in Chile and 2 in our data base. | |
| About 57 Caryophyllaceae in Chile and 23 in our data base. |
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| Native Not Frequent
Height: 5 cm. No ornamental value (C) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Arenaria rivularis VI Region, Embalse la Laguna, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 5 cm.
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Image of Arenaria rivularis VI Region, Embalse la Laguna, 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: The plant grows in water or it has its roots within a permanent water course. This corresponds to marshes, bogs, water courses, lake and river shores.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Arenaria rivularis VI Region, Embalse la Laguna, Chile
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USESNo ornamental value (C)
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Image of Arenaria rivularis VI Region, Embalse la Laguna, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 8. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-8° C), can tolerate occasional snow cover for up to a couple of weeks per year.
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More species from the same Caryophyllaceae family in our data base: Arenaria rivularis Cerastium arvense (Cuernecita) Pycnophyllum bryoides (Llaretilla/Tacsana) Saponaria officinalis (Jabonera / Saponaria) |