Andes: Chile
In the mediterranean climate of central Chile mountains are heavily packed by snow during winter and usually experience a bright summer. The treeline is formed by Nothofagus species often mixed with bamboo.
1 -
The treeline ecotone built by
Nothofagus sp.
(Fagaceae) at c. 1800 m.
2 -
Bamboo (
Chusquea culeou,
Poaceae) on volcanic gravel and cinders.
3 -
A green orchid:
Chlorea af. alpina
(Orchidaceae) (1950 m).
4 -
Ephedra sp.
(Ephedraceae)
5 -
Hypochoeris sp.
(Asteraceae)
6 -
Cryptantha sp.
(Boraginaceae)
7 -
Armeria sp.
(Plumbaginaceae)
