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Image of Lathyrus sp. #3069
VII Region, Reserva Nacional Vilches, Chile
Altitude: 1450-1520 m. 10 24, 2006
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| Species: | Lathyrus sp. #3069 | |
| Family: | Fabaceae |  |
| Order: | Fabales | |
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| English Name: | Wild pea | |
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| Record: | 3069 |
| About 13 Lathyrus in Chile and 7 in our data base. | |
| About 311 Fabaceae in Chile and 199 in our data base. |
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Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Lathyrus sp. #3069 VII Region, Reserva Nacional Vilches, Chile
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DESCRIPTION
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Image of Lathyrus sp. #3069 VII Region, Reserva Nacional Vilches, 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: Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.
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Image of Lathyrus sp. #3069 VII Region, Reserva Nacional Vilches, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Lathyrus sp. #3069 VII Region, Reserva Nacional Vilches, 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 (5) of Lathyrus sp. #3069 available here |
