Location: Reserva Nacional Pampa del Tamarugal. The high groundwater level in this place leads to a very high salt content of the soil. However, it also allows the deep rooting system of the tamarugo (Prosopis tamarugo), which was replanted in this place, to explore the water resources.

Keywords

hot deserts, plant, salt flat, Zonobiome III

Created

Saturday 23 September 2006 by Martin Mergili in South America / Chile (3573 visits)