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Image of Oxalis sp. #1491
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto, Chile
Altitude: 2000-2200 m. 03 05, 2006
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| Species: | Oxalis sp. #1491 | |
| Family: | Oxalidaceae |  |
| Order: | Geraniales | |
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| English Name: | Shamrock | |
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| Record: | 1491 |
| About 91 Oxalis in Chile and 41 in our data base. | |
| About 91 Oxalidaceae in Chile and 37 in our data base. |
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Height: 10 cm. |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Oxalis sp. #1491 VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto, Chile
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DESCRIPTION
Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 10 cm.
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Image of Oxalis sp. #1491 VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto, 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 Oxalis sp. #1491 VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto, 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 species from the same Oxalidaceae family in our data base: Oxalis arenaria (Vinagrillo / Culle) Oxalis bulbocastanum (Vinagrillo / Papa chiñaque) Oxalis rosea (Culle rosado / Culle colorado / Culli / Vinagrillo) Oxalis sp. #1491 |