Atriplex hymenelytra (Torrey) S.Watson
Desert-Holly
Chenopodiaceae - Caryophyllales
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Protologue: Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 9: 119 (1874)
Pronunciation: A'-tri-plex hy-men-e-ly'-tra
Etymology: ancient Latin name for this plant + Gr. hymen, membrane + elytra, a sheath or cover
Jepson eFlora Treatment
Jepson eFlora Key to Atriplex taxa
SD County Synoptic Voucher
Distribution:
LEFT: S.D. County Plant Atlas (http://sdplantatlas.org). RIGHT: CCH2 (http://cch2.org). Accessed 22 Apr 2020.
Images:
Atriplex hymenelytra
A shrub to 1 meter tall, in alkaline sinks and desert washes.
Note holly-shaped leaves.
Atriplex hymenelytra
Fruits (utricles) are enveloped by two, accrescent, distinct bracts, each reniform in shape.
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