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Tamarugo

Prosopis tamarugo

Photo by isscarr
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Field Notes

Description:

Leguminosa que alcanza 25 metros de altura. Tronco corto muy ramificado. Vive de aguas subterráneas.

Habitat:

Endémica del norte de Chile. Abundante en la "pampa del Tamarugal", planicie extensa a 1000 msnm, a 70 km al este de Iquique.

Reference Links:

EOL: Prosopis tamarugo, Prosopis tamarugo

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PublishedDecember 8, 2011

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