Atriplex sect. Atriplex

Synonyms: Atriplex sect. Dichrosperma Hortenses Standley
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 4. Treatment on page 331. Mentioned on page 381.
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Plants annual, erect. Leaves without Kranz-type anatomy. Pistillate flowers dimorphic, either ebracteolate and with 3–5-lobed perianth enveloping a horizontal seed, or lacking a perianth and enclosed by a pair of bracteoles enveloping a vertical seed. Bracteoles ovate to orbicular, distinct almost to base. Seed erect; radicle inferior.

Distribution

Introduced; Asia.

Discussion

Species 2 (1 in the flora).

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa