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Image of Mimulus luteus
Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso, Chile
Altitude: 1400-2900 m. 02 27, 2006
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| Species: | Mimulus luteus L. | |
| Family: | Scrophulariaceae |  |
| Order: | Scrophulariales | |
| Chilean Name: | Berro amarillo , Placa | |
| English Name: | Small Monkey Flower | |
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| Record: | 0211 |
| About 13 Mimulus in Chile and 6 in our data base. | |
| About 159 Scrophulariaceae in Chile and 73 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Very Frequent
Height: 70 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Mimulus luteus VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 70 cm.
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Image of Mimulus luteus VII Region, Camino a Laguna Maule, 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 Mimulus luteus Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Mimulus luteus Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso, Chile
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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.
Very easy to cultivate
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