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Image of Lupinus microcarpus
IV Region, Carizalillo, Chile
Altitude: 50 m. 09 16, 2008
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| Species: | Lupinus microcarpus Sims. | |
| Family: | Fabaceae |  |
| Order: | Fagales | |
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| Record: | 0843 |
| About 8 Lupinus in Chile and 4 in our data base. | |
| About 311 Fabaceae in Chile and 186 in our data base. |
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| Native Very Frequent
Height: 20 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Lupinus microcarpus IV Region, Carizalillo, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Annual Flower: Blue, 5 petals Height: 20 cm.
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Image of Lupinus microcarpus IV Region, Carizalillo, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: High altitude close 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 Lupinus microcarpus VI Region, La Troya - Las Termas Hediondas, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Lupinus microcarpus VI Region, La Troya - Las Termas Hediondas, 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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