Eriogonum atrorubens

Engelmann

in F. A. Wislizenus, Mem. Tour N. Mexico, 108. 1848.

Synonyms: Pterogonum atrorubens (Engelmann) H. Gross
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 5. Treatment on page 377. Mentioned on page 376.

Distribution

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N.Mex., including n Mexico.

Discussion

Varieties 5 (1 in the flora).

All five varieties occur in northern Mexico (Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo León, Sonora, and Zacatecas) in oak and conifer woodlands, commonly above 2200 m elevation. In addition to var. atrorubens (including var. psuedociliatum Reveal), they are var. auritulum W. J. Hess & Reveal, var. intonsum Reveal, var. nemorosum W. J. Hess & Reveal, and var. rupestre (S. Stokes) W. J. Hess & Reveal.

Selected References

None.