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Image of Lupinus oreophilus var. alba
, Chile
Altitude: 3300-4500 m. 04 30, 2012
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| Species: | Lupinus oreophilus Phil. var. alba | |
| Family: | Fabaceae |  |
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| Record: | 2460 |
| About 8 Lupinus in Chile and 5 in our data base. | |
| About 311 Fabaceae in Chile and 199 in our data base. |
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| Native Very Rare
Height: 60 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Lupinus oreophilus var. alba , Chile
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DESCRIPTION
Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 60 cm.
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Image of Lupinus oreophilus var. alba , 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: Dry, arid areas, with long drought periods of 6 - 10 months. Precipitations of 100 mm - 300 mm. are concentrated in winter.
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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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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