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Image of Distichlis humilis
II Region, Salar Carcote, Chile
Altitude: 3800 m. 11 28, 2007
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| Species: | Distichlis humilis Phil. | |
| Family: | Poaceae |  |
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| Record: | 1795 |
| About 6 Distichlis in Chile and 2 in our data base. | |
| About 449 Poaceae in Chile and 135 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 5 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Distichlis humilis II Region, Salar Carcote, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial
Height: 5 cm.
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Image of Distichlis humilis II Region, Salar Carcote, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Extreme altitude well beyond 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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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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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 Poaceae family in our data base: Briza maxima (Tembladera / Zarcillitos) Briza minor (tembladera / briza / pastito de Dios) Chusquea coleou (Colihue / Coleu) Cortaderia atacamensis (Cola de zorro) Cortaderia rudiuscula (Cola de zorro) Distichlis humilis |