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 & ClementsAtriplex saltonensis unknown
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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 +