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Image of Gnaphalium andicola
Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
Altitude: 1820-1900 m. 11 13, 2006
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| Species: | Gnaphalium andicola Phil. | |
| Family: | Asteraceae |  |
| Order: | Asterales | |
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| Record: | 1370 |
| About 10 Gnaphalium in Chile and 6 in our data base. | |
| About 1018 Asteraceae in Chile and 378 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 35 cm. No ornamental value (C) |
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Image of Gnaphalium andicola Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 7 - 14 petals Height: 35 cm.
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Image of Gnaphalium andicola Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, 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 Gnaphalium andicola Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado, Chile
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USESNo ornamental value (C)
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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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