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Image of Tagetes multiflora
XV Region, Putre, Chile
Altitude: 2200-3000 m. 06 15, 2009
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| Species: | Tagetes multiflora Kunth | |
| Family: | Asteraceae |  |
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| Record: | 1971 |
| About 3 Tagetes in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
| About 1018 Asteraceae in Chile and 458 in our data base. |
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| Native Very Frequent
Height: 20 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Tagetes multiflora XV Region, Putre, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Annual Flower: Yellow, 7 - 14 petals Height: 20 cm.
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Image of Tagetes multiflora XV Region, Putre, 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: Extremely dry areas with very rare rainfall. The dry season lasts 8 - 12 months and in some years it is possible to have no rainfall at all. Rainfall less than 100 mm/year.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Tagetes multiflora XV Region, Putre, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
Useful properties: Edible plant
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Image of Tagetes multiflora XV Region, Zapahuira, 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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