Mataguanaco (Anarthrophyllum Desideratum) is a perennial shrub in the Fabaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
A spiny cushion-forming shrublet native to southern Chile and Argentina, growing 10-60 cm tall with trifid, silvery silky-hairy leaves.
Mataguanaco
Anarthrophyllum Desideratum
A spiny cushion-forming shrublet native to southern Chile and Argentina, growing 10-60 cm tall with trifid, silvery silky-hairy leaves.
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