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Image of Hypochoeris acaulis
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto, Chile
Altitude: 2000-2200 m. 03 05, 2006
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| Species: | Hypochoeris acaulis (Remy) Britton | |
| Family: | Asteraceae |  |
| Order: | Asterales | |
| Chilean Name: | Hierba del chancho | |
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| Record: | 0068 |
| About 7 Hypochoeris in Chile and 3 in our data base. | |
| About 1018 Asteraceae in Chile and 547 in our data base. |
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| Native Not Frequent
Height: 5 cm. No ornamental value (C) |
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Image of Hypochoeris acaulis VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 14 petals and more, also includes asteraceae Height: 5 cm.
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Image of Hypochoeris acaulis VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: High altitude close to 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 Hypochoeris acaulis VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto, Chile
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USESNo ornamental value (C)
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Image of Hypochoeris acaulis Region Metropolitana, Termas Del Plomo, 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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