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INTRODUCTION

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X Region, Volcan Choshuenco, Chile
Altitude: 200-1250 m. 04 13, 2006

DESCRIPTION

Plant type: Mushroom

Height: 15 cm.

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X Region, Volcan Choshuenco, Chile
Altitude: 200-1250 m. 04 13, 2006

HABITAT

In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:

Habitat according to altitude:

Low altitude, interior valleys
Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m

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.
Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).

Light conditions:

In shadow. Steep slopes facing south or a vegetation cover which filters 40 - 80 % of light.
In deep shadow. Deep ravines facing south with additional shadow from trees, or where there is a very dense vegetation cover which gives 80 - 100 % shadow (for instance, the Valdivian forests)

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VII Region, Putu, Chile
Altitude: 0-10 m. 06 29, 2006

USES

No ornamental value (C)

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VII Region, Putu, Chile
Altitude: 0-10 m. 06 29, 2006

GROWING TIPS

This species has the following hardiness:

USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.

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Russula major