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Image of Leucheria candidissima
VII Region, Paso Vergara, Chile
Altitude: 2400-2550 m. 02 27, 2007
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| Species: | Leucheria candidissima D.Don | |
| Family: | Asteraceae |  |
| Order: | Asterales | |
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| Record: | 1562 |
| About 45 Leucheria in Chile and 20 in our data base. | |
| About 1018 Asteraceae in Chile and 547 in our data base. |
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Height: 10 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Leucheria candidissima VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 14 petals and more, also includes asteraceae Height: 10 cm.
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Image of Leucheria candidissima VII Region, 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 Leucheria candidissima VII Region, Paso Vergara, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Leucheria candidissima VII Region, 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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