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Acaena alpina
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Acaena alpina

Acaena alpina is a perennial shrub of the genus Acaena known for its hardiness and durability. A. alpina is found throughout central Chile and Argentina. It can withstand a wide range of climates, including that of the Andes, where it is commonly found. A. alpina can withstand both hot and cold temperatures as well as wet and dry seasons, though it preferentially grows at high altitudes. A. alpina was originally typified by Eduard Friedrich Poeppig and...

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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 925458.