Atriplex elegans var. fasciculata

(S. Watson) M. E. Jones

Contr. W. Bot. 12: 76. 1908.

Common names: Mecca orach
Basionym: Atriplex fasciculata S. Watson
Synonyms: Atriplex elegans subsp. fasciculata (S. Watson) H. M. Hall & Clements Atriplex saltonensis unknown
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 4. Mentioned on page 365.
Revision as of 17:30, 18 September 2019 by FNA>Volume Importer

Stems 0.5–4.5 dm. Fruiting bracteoles sessile, samaralike, orbiculate, compressed, 3–4 mm, united to beyond middle, margin rather minutely and acutely toothed, teeth mainly 0.3– 0.5 mm. Seeds 1.5 mm.


Phenology: Flowering spring–fall.
Habitat: Alkaline flats, valley grasslands, deserts
Elevation: 70-1000 m

Distribution

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Ariz., Calif., Nev., Mexico (Baja California).

Discussion

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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Stanley L. Welsh +
(S. Watson) M. E. Jones +
Atriplex fasciculata +
Mecca orach +
Ariz. +, Calif. +, Nev. +  and Mexico (Baja California). +
70-1000 m +
Alkaline flats, valley grasslands, deserts +
Flowering spring–fall. +
Contr. W. Bot. +
Weedy +  and Illustrated +
Atriplex elegans subsp. fasciculata +  and Atriplex saltonensis +
Atriplex elegans var. fasciculata +
Atriplex elegans +
variety +