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Image of Argythamnia berteroana
III Region, Morro Copiapo, Chile
Altitude: 0-280 m. 07 19, 2008
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| Species: | Argythamnia berteroana (Schldl.) Muell. Arg. | |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |  |
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| Chilean Name: | Ventosilla | |
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| Record: | 1802 |
| About 6 Argythamnia in Chile and 3 in our data base. | |
| About 41 Euphorbiaceae in Chile and 17 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Not Frequent
Height: 40 cm. No ornamental value (C) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Argythamnia berteroana III Region, Morro Copiapo, Chile
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DESCRIPTION
Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 40 cm.
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Image of Argythamnia berteroana III Region, Morro Copiapo, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m
Watering conditions: Coastal fog/camanchaca: The plants obtain water mainly from condensation.
Light conditions: Exposed, but with protection from direct sun through coastal fog (camanchaca).
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Image of Argythamnia berteroana III Region, Morro Copiapo, Chile
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USESNo ornamental value (C)
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Image of Argythamnia berteroana III Region, Morro Copiapo, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.
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