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Image of Nolana sp. #1603
III Region, Carrizal Bajo, Chile
Altitude: 250 m. 09 17, 2006
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| Species: | Nolana sp. #1603 | |
| Family: | Nolanaceae |  |
| Order: | Solanales | |
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| Record: | 1603 |
| About 41 Nolana in Chile and 41 in our data base. | |
| About 41 Nolanaceae in Chile and 41 in our data base. |
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Height: 20 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Nolana sp. #1603 III Region, Carrizal Bajo, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Blue, 5 petals Height: 20 cm.
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Image of Nolana sp. #1603 III Region, Carrizal Bajo, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
Watering conditions: Extremely dry areas with very rare rainfall. The dry season lasts 8 - 12 months and in some years it is possible to have no rainfall at all. Rainfall less than 100 mm/year.
Light conditions: Exposed, but with protection from direct sun through coastal fog (camanchaca).
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Image of Nolana sp. #1603 III Region, Carrizal Bajo, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Nolana sp. #1603 III Region, Carrizal Bajo, 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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More photos (4) of Nolana sp. #1603 available here |
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More species from the same Nolanaceae family in our data base: Nolana crassulifolia (Sosa / Hierba de la lombriz / Sosa brava) Nolana sedifolia (Sosa / Hierba de la lombriz / Sosa brava) Nolana sp. #1603 |