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Huilmo

Sisyrinchium pearcei

Description:



Pearce's Blue-eyed Grass is a dwarf perennial with pale lemon yellow flower cups with dark brownish stripes inside the throat above narrow, iris like leaves.
Belongs to the Iridaceae family.
Native of montane meadows in southern Chile. Fully winter hardy in a protected, sunny spot in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. In colder climates give plants some additional winter protection (e.g. a dry mulch layer). IV-V.

Habitat:

En Chile esta especie crece en las siguientes condiciones ambientales:
Habitat según la elevación:
Elevación alta (cerca del límite del bosque), (la elevación absoluta depende de la latitud).
Este ejemplar en particular estaba justo sobre el limite del bosque (como muestra la foto satelital)
Condiciones de agua:
Secano, donde el período sin precipitaciones dura 3 - 5 meses. Las precipitaciones alcanzan 400 - 800 mm anuales, concentrándose en invierno.
Areas con constantes precipitaciones. períodos secos cortos son posibles, pero no duran más de 1 mes.
Condiciones de luz:
Expuesto. Pleno sol sin ninguna protección. Partes planas o laderas de exposición norte.

In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude:
High altitude close to the timber line (this specimen was just above the treeline, as the satellite image shows)
Watering conditions:
Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter. Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
Light conditions:
Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.

Notes:

Nunca había visto esta planta en flor.

Never before I saw this plant with flower.

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XIV Región de Los Ríos, Chile

Spotted on Feb 14, 2012
Submitted on Mar 2, 2012

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