Adesmia lotoides (Leguminosae)

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Adesmia lotoides
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The Adesmia lotoides plant species is found in Southern S. America - Argentina, Chile. It is a member of the Leguminosae family.

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Latin Name:  Adesmia lotoides
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  Hook.f.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Open soil and sand, coastal scrub to 40 metres in Tierra del Fuego and north to 50° in Chile and 41° in Argentina[69].

Propagation Notes: Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest pre-soaking the seed for 12 hours in warm water and then sowing it in a greenhouse in spring. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow the plants on for at least the first winter in a greenhouse and then plant them out in late spring or early summer.

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