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Image of Astragalus looseri
Region Metropolitana, La Parva, Chile
Altitude: 1800-3200 m. 03 01, 2006
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| Species: | Astragalus looseri I.M:Johnst | |
| Family: | Fabaceae |  |
| Order: | Fabales | |
| Chilean Name: | Hierba loca | |
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| Record: | 2499 |
| About 49 Astragalus in Chile and 14 in our data base. | |
| About 311 Fabaceae in Chile and 186 in our data base. |
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Height: 50 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Astragalus looseri Region Metropolitana, La Parva, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Blue, 5 petals Height: 50 cm.
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Image of Astragalus looseri Region Metropolitana, La Parva, 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 Astragalus looseri Region Metropolitana, La Parva, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
Useful properties: POISONOUS Plant
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Image of Astragalus looseri Region Metropolitana, La Parva, Chile
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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).
Relatively easy to cultivate
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