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Image of Carex sp. #1539
Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
Altitude: 2170 m. 11 13, 2006
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| Species: | Carex sp. #1539 | |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |  |
| Order: | Cyperales | |
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| Record: | 1539 |
| 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: 15 cm. No ornamental value (C) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Carex sp. #1539 Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
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DESCRIPTION
Height: 15 cm.
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Image of Carex sp. #1539 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: 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 Carex sp. #1539 Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
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USESNo ornamental value (C)
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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).
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 species from the same Cyperaceae family in our data base: Carex sp. #1539 Cyperus difformis (Cortadera / Lleivun) Cyperus eragrostis (Cortadera / Lleivun) |