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Image of Trifolium sp. #1554
VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 1600-2600 m. 02 11, 2006
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| Species: | Trifolium sp. #1554 | |
| Family: | Fabaceae |  |
| Order: | Fabales | |
| Chilean Name: | Trebol rosado , Trebol morado , Trebol de prado | |
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| Record: | 1554 |
| About 13 Trifolium 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: 20 cm. No ornamental value (C) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Trifolium sp. #1554 VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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DESCRIPTION
Flower: Red, 5 petals Height: 20 cm.
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Image of Trifolium sp. #1554 VII Region, Laguna Maule, 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 Trifolium sp. #1554 VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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USESNo ornamental value (C)
Useful properties: Fodder plant
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Image of Trifolium sp. #1554 VII Region, Laguna Maule, 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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