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Quebrada Ishinca | Cushion plant

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Plants need to develop specific strategies if they want to survive in the harsh climate at 5000 m asl. in the headwaters of the Ishinca Valley. Some of them have developed a very compact growth form, helping to create a favourable microclimate reducing evapotranspiration and moderating the temperature, compared to the surroundings.

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on Monday 16 July 2018 by Martin Mergili
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