Atriplex polycarpa

Atriplex polycarpa (Torrey) S.Watson

Many-Fruit Saltbush
Chenopodiaceae - Caryophyllales

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Protologue: Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 9: 117 (1874)
Pronunciation: A'-tri-plex po-ly-cár-pa
Etymology: ancient Latin name for this plant + Gr. polys, many + karpon, fruit

Jepson eFlora Treatment

Jepson eFlora Key to Atriplex taxa

SD County Synoptic Voucher


Distribution:
Atriplex polycarpa distribution map SDPA  Atriplex polycarpa distribution map CCH2 

Left: S.D. County Plant Atlas (http://sdplantatlas.org). Right: CCH2. Click to see current herbarium records.  



Atriplex polycarpa habit Atriplex polycarpa leaves
Atriplex polycarpa
A shrub (ca. 4-6 feet tall), common in alkaline sinks and desert washes.
Note salt deposits excreted from leaves (right image).

Atriplex polycarpa fruits
Atriplex polycarpa
Fruits (utricles) are numerous along stem, each enveloped by two brownish, accrescent bracts.



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