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Image of Rubus geoides
IX Region, Chile
Altitude: m. 02 18, 2006
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| Species: | Rubus geoides J.E.Sm. | |
| Family: | Rosaceae |  |
| Order: | Rosales | |
| Chilean Name: | Miñe-miñe | |
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| Record: | 0344 |
| About 2 Rubus in Chile and 2 in our data base. | |
| About 46 Rosaceae in Chile and 28 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 5 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
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Image of Rubus geoides IX Region, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 5 cm.
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Image of Rubus geoides IX Region, 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: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
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 Rubus geoides IX Region, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
Useful properties: Edible plant
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Image of Rubus geoides VII Region, Laguna El Tomate, 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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