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Image of Vicia graminea
VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 1600-2600 m. 02 11, 2006
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| Species: | Vicia graminea J.E.Sm. | |
| Family: | Fabaceae |  |
| Order: | Fabales | |
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| Record: | 2750 |
| About 17 Vicia in Chile and 6 in our data base. | |
| About 311 Fabaceae in Chile and 186 in our data base. |
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| Native Not Frequent
Height: 30 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
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Image of Vicia graminea VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Blue, 5 petals Height: 30 cm.
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Image of Vicia graminea VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: High altitude close to the timber line
Watering conditions: The plant grows in water or it has its roots within a permanent water course. This corresponds to marshes, bogs, water courses, lake and river shores.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Vicia graminea VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Vicia graminea VII Region, Laguna Maule, 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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