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Image of Fragaria chiloensis
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
Altitude: 1200 m. 11 26, 2006
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| Species: | Fragaria chiloensis (L.) Duch. | |
| Family: | Rosaceae |  |
| Order: | Rosales | |
| Chilean Name: | Frutilla silvestre | |
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| Record: | 0027 |
| About 2 Fragaria in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
| About 46 Rosaceae in Chile and 28 in our data base. |
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| Native Very Frequent
Height: 15 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Fragaria chiloensis VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 6 petals Height: 15 cm.
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Image of Fragaria chiloensis 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: Medium altitude up to the timber line
Watering conditions: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
Light conditions: Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.
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Image of Fragaria chiloensis VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Fragaria chiloensis VII Region, Reserva Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).
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