Atriplex sect. Sclerocalymma

(Ascherson) Ascherson & Graebner

in P. F. A. Ascherson et al., Syn. Mitteleur. Fl. 5(4): 139. 1913.

Basionym: Sclero calymma Ascherson Fl. Brandenburg 1: 578. 1864
Synonyms: Atriplex unranked Roseae Standley
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 4. Treatment on page 340. Mentioned on page 326, 329.

Plants annual, erect or decumbent. Leaves usually with Kranz-type anatomy (without in A. tatarica). Pistillate flowers lacking perianth, enclosed by pair of bracteoles. Bracteoles rhombic to ovate, united to about middle, proximal part hardened and cartilaginous in fruit. Seeds vertical; radicle inferior, basal, or median.

Distribution

Introduced; Eurasia.

Discussion

Species ca. 10 (3 in the flora).

Selected References

None.