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Image of Mimulus cupreus
VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 2300 m. 01 18, 2007
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| Species: | Mimulus cupreus Dombrain | |
| Family: | Scrophulariaceae |  |
| Order: | Scrophulariales | |
| Chilean Name: | Berro rojo , Flor de cobre | |
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| Record: | 0212 |
| 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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| Native Frequent
Height: 60 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Mimulus cupreus VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Red, 5 petals Height: 60 cm.
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Image of Mimulus cupreus VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Extreme altitude well beyond 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 cupreus VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Mimulus cupreus VII Region, Laguna Maule, 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).
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