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Image of Carex sp. #6712
VI Region, Embalse la Laguna, Chile
Altitude: 3150 - 3300 m. 11 04, 2007
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| Species: | Carex sp. #6712 | |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |  |
| Order: | Cyperales | |
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| Record: | Z 6712 |
| 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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No ornamental value (C) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Carex sp. #6712 VI Region, Embalse la Laguna, Chile
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DESCRIPTION
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Image of Carex sp. #6712 VI Region, Embalse la Laguna, 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: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Carex sp. #6712 VI Region, Embalse la Laguna, Chile
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USESNo ornamental value (C)
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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.
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More species from the same Cyperaceae family in our data base: Carex sp. #6712 Cyperus difformis (Cortadera / Lleivun) Cyperus eragrostis (Cortadera / Lleivun) |