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Image of Lathyrus magellanicus
IX, Parque Nacional Conguillo, Chile
Altitude: 300-1250 m. 02 15, 2006
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| Species: | Lathyrus magellanicus | |
| Family: | Fabaceae |  |
| Order: | Fabales | |
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| English Name: | Wild pea | |
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| Record: | 0868 |
| About 13 Lathyrus in Chile and 6 in our data base. | |
| About 311 Fabaceae in Chile and 186 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 50 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Lathyrus magellanicus IX, Parque Nacional Conguillo, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Red, 5 petals Height: 50 cm.
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Image of Lathyrus magellanicus IX, Parque Nacional Conguillo, 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: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
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 Lathyrus magellanicus IX, Parque Nacional Conguillo, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Lathyrus magellanicus IX, Parque Nacional Conguillo, 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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