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Image of Oenothera sp. #1553
VIII Region, Contulmo, Chile
       Altitude: 300 m.     02 20, 2006
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| Species: | Oenothera sp. #1553 | |
| Family: | Onagraceae | |
| Order: | Myrtales | |
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| Record: | 1553 | 
| About 15 Oenothera in Chile and 6 in our data base. | |
| About 45 Onagraceae in Chile and 24 in our data base. | 
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			 Height: 30 cm. No ornamental value (C)  | 
		
	
	
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 Image of Oenothera sp. #1553 VIII Region, Contulmo, Chile 
 
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DESCRIPTION
 Flower: Yellow, 4 petals Height: 30 cm. 
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 Image of Oenothera sp. #1553 VIII Region, Contulmo, Chile 
 
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions: 
 Habitat according to altitude: Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m 
 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 Oenothera sp. #1553 VIII Region, Contulmo, Chile 
 
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USESNo ornamental value (C) 
 Useful properties: Medicinal 
 
 
 
 
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 Image of Oenothera sp. #1553 VIII Region, Contulmo, Chile 
 
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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