Atriplex sect. Endolepis

(Torrey) McNeill

in I. J. Bassett et al., Atriplex Canada, 16. 1983.

Basionym: Undefined sect. Endolepis Torrey in War Department [U.S.], Pacif. Railr. Rep. 12(2): 47. 1860
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 4. Mentioned on page 326, 345.

Plants annual, monoecious. Leaves with normal (non-Kranz) anatomy. Staminate flowers with perianth segments often crested. Pistillate flowers with a 3–4-lobed perianth. Bracteoles ovate, united to middle or beyond, faces lacking tubercles. Seeds: radicle superior or lateral.

Distribution

North America, Mexico.

Discussion

Species 2 (1 in the flora).

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa