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Image of Geum magellanicum
VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
Altitude: 340 m. 10 27, 2006
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| Species: | Geum magellanicum Pers. | |
| Family: | Rosaceae |  |
| Order: | Rosales | |
| Chilean Name: | Hierba del clavo | |
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| Record: | 0158 |
| About 4 Geum in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
| About 46 Rosaceae in Chile and 28 in our data base. |
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| Native Not Frequent
Height: 80 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Geum magellanicum VII Region, El Melado, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Red, 5 petals Height: 80 cm.
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Image of Geum magellanicum VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, 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: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Geum magellanicum VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Geum magellanicum VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, 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).
Very easy to cultivate
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