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Image of Nardophyllum lanatum
Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso - Melosas, Chile
Altitude: 1300-2650 m. 02 28, 2006
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| Species: | Nardophyllum lanatum (Meyen) Cabr. | |
| Family: | Asteraceae |  |
| Order: | Asterales | |
| Chilean Name: | Chilca | |
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| Record: | 0381 |
| About 7 Nardophyllum in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
| About 1018 Asteraceae in Chile and 547 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 50 cm. No ornamental value (C) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Nardophyllum lanatum Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso - Melosas, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 50 cm.
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Image of Nardophyllum lanatum Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso - Melosas, 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 Nardophyllum lanatum Region Metropolitana, Camino a Termas Colina, Chile
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USESNo ornamental value (C)
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Image of Nardophyllum lanatum Region Metropolitana, Camino a Termas Colina, 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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More photos (4) of Nardophyllum lanatum (Meyen) Cabr. available here |
