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Image of Carex sp. #1531
VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
Altitude: 340 m. 10 28, 2006
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| Species: | Carex sp. #1531 | |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |  |
| Order: | Cyperales | |
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| Record: | 1531 |
| About 79 Carex in Chile and 17 in our data base. | |
| About 161 Cyperaceae in Chile and 29 in our data base. |
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Height: 40 cm. No ornamental value (C) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Carex sp. #1531 VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
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DESCRIPTION
Height: 40 cm.
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Image of Carex sp. #1531 VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
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 Carex sp. #1531 VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
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USESNo ornamental value (C)
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Image of Carex sp. #1531 VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, 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).
The germination of this genus generally requires cold stratification and light exposure, so the seeds should be sown shallow. If you are interested in purchasing seeds of this or similar species, please go to our On-line Seeds Shop. |
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More photos (8) of Carex sp. #1531 available here |
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More species from the same Cyperaceae family in our data base: Carex sp. #1531 Cyperus difformis (Cortadera / Lleivun) Cyperus eragrostis (Cortadera / Lleivun) |