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Image of Carex sp. #1545
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
Altitude: 1500 m. 11 26, 2006
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| Species: | Carex sp. #1545 | |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |  |
| Order: | Cyperales | |
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| Record: | 1545 |
| 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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| Not Frequent
Height: 25 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Carex sp. #1545 VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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DESCRIPTION
Height: 25 cm.
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Image of Carex sp. #1545 VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Medium altitude up 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. #1545 VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Carex sp. #1545 VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, 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.
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 (7) of Carex sp. #1545 available here |
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More species from the same Cyperaceae family in our data base: Carex sp. #1545 Cyperus difformis (Cortadera / Lleivun) Cyperus eragrostis (Cortadera / Lleivun) |