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Image of Oxalis adenophylla
VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 1600-2600 m. 02 11, 2006
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| Species: | Oxalis adenophylla Gillies | |
| Family: | Oxalidaceae |  |
| Order: | Geraniales | |
| Chilean Name: | Culle | |
| English Name: | Shamrock | |
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| Record: | 0261 |
| About 91 Oxalis in Chile and 41 in our data base. | |
| About 91 Oxalidaceae in Chile and 37 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 15 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Oxalis adenophylla VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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DESCRIPTION
Flower: Red, 5 petals Height: 15 cm.
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Image of Oxalis adenophylla VII Region, Laguna Maule, 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: 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 Oxalis adenophylla VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Oxalis adenophylla VII Región, Paso Vergara, 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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More photos (3) of Oxalis adenophylla Gillies available here |
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More species from the same Oxalidaceae family in our data base: Oxalis adenophylla (Culle) Oxalis arenaria (Vinagrillo / Culle) Oxalis bulbocastanum (Vinagrillo / Papa chiñaque) Oxalis rosea (Culle rosado / Culle colorado / Culli / Vinagrillo) |