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Image of Lupinus oreophilis
XV Region, Zapahuira, Chile
Altitude: 3500 m. 06 15, 2009
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Species: | Lupinus oreophilis Phil. | |
Family: | Fabaceae | ![]() |
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Record: | 2018 |
About 8 Lupinus in Chile and 4 in our data base. | |
About 311 Fabaceae in Chile and 186 in our data base. |
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Endemic Very Frequent
Height: 1.2 m. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Lupinus oreophilis XV Region, Zapahuira, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Annual Flower: Blue, 5 petals Height: 1.2 m.
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Image of Lupinus oreophilis XV Region, Zapahuira, 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: Dry, arid areas, with long drought periods of 6 - 10 months. Precipitations of 100 mm - 300 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Lupinus oreophilis XV Region, Zapahuira, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
Useful properties: POISONOUS Plant
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Image of Lupinus oreophilis XV Region, Zapahuira, 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).
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