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Atriplex sect. Atriplex
Synonyms: Atriplex sect. Dichrosperma Hortenses Standley
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Plants annual, erect. Leaves without Kranz-type anatomy. Pistillate flowers dimorphic, either ebracteolate and with 3–5-lobed perianth enveloping a horizontal seed, or lacking a perianth and enclosed by a pair of bracteoles enveloping a vertical seed. Bracteoles ovate to orbicular, distinct almost to base. Seed erect; radicle inferior.
Distribution
Introduced; Asia.
Discussion
Species 2 (1 in the flora).
Selected References
None.