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Image of Gayophytum humile
VII Region, El Melado, Chile
Altitude: 2000-1250 m. 12 17, 2006
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| Species: | Gayophytum humile A. Juss | |
| Family: | Onagraceae |  |
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| Record: | 2414 |
| About 2 Gayophytum in Chile and 2 in our data base. | |
| About 45 Onagraceae in Chile and 24 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 3 cm. No ornamental value (C) |
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Image of Gayophytum humile VII Region, El Melado, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Annual
Height: 3 cm.
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Image of Gayophytum humile VII Region, El Melado, 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: 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 Gayophytum humile , Chile
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USESNo ornamental value (C)
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Image of Gayophytum humile , 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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