The extremely compact growth of Azorella compacta (llareta) reduces the loss of heat and water. It allows the plant to survive the harsh conditions prevailing in the puina environments. The dormant Volcán Parinacota (6348 m) can be seen in the left background.

Keywords

glacial processes, glacier, high-mountain ecosystems, mountaintop, plant, puna, stratovolcano, volcanism, Zonobiome III

Created

Friday 22 September 2006 by Martin Mergili in South America / Chile (4520 visits)