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Image of Vicia bijuga
VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
Altitude: 2800 m. 12 31, 2006
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| Species: | Vicia bijuga Gillies ex Hook. & Arn. | |
| Family: | Fabaceae |  |
| Order: | Fagales | |
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| Record: | 1311 |
| About 17 Vicia in Chile and 6 in our data base. | |
| About 311 Fabaceae in Chile and 186 in our data base. |
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| Native Not Frequent
Height: 10 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Vicia bijuga VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Blue, 5 petals Height: 10 cm.
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Image of Vicia bijuga VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Extreme altitude well beyond 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 Vicia bijuga VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Vicia bijuga VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 7, even 6b. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-15° C even -20° C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).
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