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Image of Oenothera mollissima
Region Metropolitana, Cajón Maipo, Chile
Altitude: 1500-2500 m. 01 01, 2002
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| Species: | Oenothera mollissima L. | |
| Family: | Onagraceae |  |
| Order: | Myrtales | |
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| Record: | 0734 |
| About 15 Oenothera in Chile and 6 in our data base. | |
| About 45 Onagraceae in Chile and 24 in our data base. |
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| Native Not Frequent
Height: 1.2 m. No ornamental value (C) |
INTRODUCTION |
DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 4 petals Height: 1.2 m.
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
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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USESNo ornamental value (C)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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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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