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Image of Polyachyrus carduoides
III Region, Juntas Valeriano, Chile
Altitude: 1600-1900 m. 11 01, 2007
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| Species: | Polyachyrus carduoides Phil. | |
| Family: | Asteraceae |  |
| Order: | Asterales | |
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| Record: | 0823 |
| About 9 Polyachyrus in Chile and 6 in our data base. | |
| About 1018 Asteraceae in Chile and 458 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Height: 60 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
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Image of Polyachyrus carduoides III Region, Chollay, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 60 cm.
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Image of Polyachyrus carduoides III Region, Chollay, 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: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Polyachyrus carduoides III Region, Chollay, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Polyachyrus carduoides III Region, Chollay, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 8. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-8° C), can tolerate occasional snow cover for up to a couple of weeks per year.
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