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General Information

Azorella filamentosa is a dwarf, much branched perennial plant producing extensive soft cushions of growth 8 - 10cm tall from a woody rootstock.
The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a food.
Occasional plants produce only male flowers.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southern S. America - Chile, Falkland Islands.

Habitat

Gravels, rocks and peat, scrub and grassland from sea level to 100 metres. It extends northwards as far as latitude 51°south[] Bogs in the lower alpine region. Usually found up to the lower alpine region, occasionally to the alpine.

Properties

Edibility Rating
Habit	Evergreen Perennial
Height	0.10 m
Pollinators	Insects
Self-fertile	Yes
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Species in this genus generally require a position in full sun in a well-drained gritty soil[].

Edible Uses

Root - raw or cooked[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed - we have no details for this species but suggest sowing the seed in late winter in a cold frame. Grow on for at least the first winter in a greenhouse or frame and plant out in late spring.
Division.