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Image of Lycopersicon chilense
II Region, Quebrada Paposo, Chile
Altitude: 50-300 m. 09 20, 2006
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| Species: | Lycopersicon chilense Dunal | |
| Family: | Solanaceae |  |
| Order: | Solanales | |
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| English Name: | Wild Tomatoe | |
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| Record: | 0473 |
| About 1 Lycopersicon in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
| About 156 Solanaceae in Chile and 70 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 60 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTIONBeautiful plant with yellow flowers which can grow in very dry environment. Relatively easy to propagate and maintain. |
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Image of Lycopersicon chilense II Region, Taltal, Chile
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DESCRIPTION
Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 60 cm.
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Image of Lycopersicon chilense II Region, Taltal, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
Watering conditions: Coastal fog/camanchaca: The plants obtain water mainly from condensation.
Light conditions: Exposed, but with protection from direct sun through coastal fog (camanchaca).
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Image of Lycopersicon chilense II Region, Taltal, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Lycopersicon chilense II Region, Taltal, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.
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