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 (http://cch2.org). Accessed 22 Apr 2020.

Images:
 
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.