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Image of Mentzelia albescens
IV Region, Punta Colorada - Los Morros, Chile
Altitude: 300-600 m. 10 24, 2008
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| Species: | Mentzelia albescens Griseb. | |
| Family: | Loasaceae |  |
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| Record: | Z 8074 |
| About 5 Mentzelia in Chile and 3 in our data base. | |
| About 58 Loasaceae in Chile and 36 in our data base. |
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| Native Not Frequent
Height:100 Some ornamental value (B) |
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Image of Mentzelia albescens IV Region, Punta Colorada - Los Morros, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Annual Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height:100
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Image of Mentzelia albescens IV Region, Punta Colorada - Los Morros, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
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 Mentzelia albescens IV Region, Punta Colorada - Los Morros, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Mentzelia albescens IV Region, Punta Colorada - Los Morros, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.
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