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

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