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Image of Astragalus sp. #3111
Region Metropolitana, Valle Nevado, Chile
Altitude: 3000-3800 m. 01 20, 2010
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| Species: | Astragalus sp. #3111 | |
| Family: | Fabaceae |  |
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| Record: | 3111 |
| About 49 Astragalus in Chile and 15 in our data base. | |
| About 311 Fabaceae in Chile and 199 in our data base. |
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Image of Astragalus sp. #3111 Region Metropolitana, Valle Nevado, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial
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Image of Astragalus sp. #3111 Region Metropolitana, Valle Nevado, 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: 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 Astragalus sp. #3111 Region Metropolitana, Valle Nevado, Chile
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Image of Astragalus sp. #3111 Region Metropolitana, Valle Nevado, 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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