Copiapoathon 2001

11 May: S006

Elqui Valley - Ruta 41

-30.0185 S  -70.83717 W Altitude 575 m.

'.....A 'No Entry' sign on the entrance to an unpaved track leading to a mine seemed to present an invitation to take a closer look at the cactus flora (S006).   A fortunate opportunity, as in 2003 we found this entrance fenced off, leaving us pessimistic about the well being of the plants that we were able to see this time round......'

Habitat overview - featuring John Ede
Copiapoa coquimbana
	Also recorded: Cumulopuntia sphaerica,  Eriosyce senilis,  Eriosyce sp.,  Eulychnia acida, Trichocereus chiloensis.