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Image of Vicia sp. #1674
VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
Altitude: 2100-2300 m. 12 30, 2006
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| Species: | Vicia sp. #1674 | |
| Family: | Fabaceae |  |
| Order: | Fabales | |
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| Record: | 1674 |
| About 17 Vicia in Chile and 6 in our data base. | |
| About 311 Fabaceae in Chile and 199 in our data base. |
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Height: 30 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Vicia sp. #1674 VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
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DESCRIPTION
Flower: Blue, 5 petals Height: 30 cm.
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Image of Vicia sp. #1674 VII Región, Paso Vergara, 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 Vicia sp. #1674 VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Vicia sp. #1674 VII Región, Paso Vergara, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).
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More photos (2) of Vicia sp. #1674 available here |
