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Image of Cleome chilensis
II Region, Cerro Perales, Chile
Altitude: 600-900 m. 11 05, 2008
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| Species: | Cleome chilensis DC. | |
| Family: | Capparaceae |  |
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| Record: | 0910 |
| About 3 Cleome in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
| About 3 Capparaceae in Chile and 2 in our data base. |
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| Endemic Frequent
Height: 30 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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Image of Cleome chilensis II Region, Cerro Perales, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Annual Flower: White, 4 petals Height: 30 cm.
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Image of Cleome chilensis II Region, Quebrada La Plata, 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: Extremely dry areas with very rare rainfall. The dry season lasts 8 - 12 months and in some years it is possible to have no rainfall at all. Rainfall less than 100 mm/year.
Light conditions: Exposed, but with protection from direct sun through coastal fog (camanchaca).
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Image of Cleome chilensis II Region, Quebrada Rinconada, Paposo, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Cleome chilensis II Region, Quebrada Rinconada, Paposo, 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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More species from the same Capparaceae family in our data base: Cleome chilensis |