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Despite its growing ecological relevance in alpine environments, the species\u2019 physiological limits under drought are largely unknown. To evaluate the species\u2019 drought tolerance, we conducted a greenhouse experiment in which juvenile plants were subjected to drought periods of different durations, while monitoring stomatal conductance (gs) and quantum yields of photosystem II. Once the soil water potential fell below the wilting point (\u0398WP), gs declined to less than 25% of the control level. After re-irrigation, gs remained reduced for several weeks, indicating a post-drought legacy effect. Under prolonged drought, the maximum quantum yield of photosystem II (Fv\/Fm) declined to 20% of control values. The correlation between effective quantum yield and radiation proved a useful indicator for moderate drought stress. During recurrent drought, plants showed an acclimation to dry conditions, and both gs and Fv\/Fm declined significantly (p &lt; 0.01) at moderate drought, indicating a short-term, drought-induced adjustment in stomatal regulation. 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