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VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay, Laguna del Alto, Chile
Altitude: 2000 m. 01 01, 2002

 

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Species:  Olsynium frigidum (Poepp.) Goldblatt
Family:  Iridaceae Identification OK   
Order:  Liliales
Chilean Name:  chamelo
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Record:  0329
About 20 Olsynium in Chile and 1 in our data base.
About 42 Iridaceae in Chile and 32 in our data base.

 

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12th Region: Lat 49°- 55° Main Cities: Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Puerto Williams.
 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).     Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.   Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.     Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).   
High altitude close to the timber line
Yellow, 6 petals      Perennial     

Native    Frequent

Height: 10 cm.

Good ornamental value (A)

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